Cash withdrawal restrictions imposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have caused a shortage of physical cash in the country, prompting citizens to look for alternative solutions. As most banks and ATMs are unable to dispense new notes, Nigerians have turned to Bitcoin, which has gained popularity as aContinue Reading
Some of the most popular Android phones in the world are made in China, but you might want to think twice before buying one. According to a study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh and Trinity College Dublin, these phones frequently collect a wide range of personally identifiable information without theContinue Reading
When two-factor authentication was first introduced, it revolutionized device security and helped make identity theft much more difficult – at the slight cost of minor inconvenience added to logins. But it’s not perfect, nor has it solved all of our hacking and data theft problems. Some recent news has providedContinue Reading
The sharpest opinions on the debate from around the web It seems the market has been hit with a bit of a cryptocurrency crisis. Crypto exchange FTX recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a towering fall from grace for a company once valued at $32 billion. The assets of thousands ofContinue Reading
One of the major selling points of MacBooks is their speed. MacBooks have a reputation for being lightning fast, and remaining so even when they’re old. Still, Macs can slow down over time — just like any other computer. A laggy Mac will freeze, overheat, take forever to start up,Continue Reading
The arrival of USB-C and USB-C laptop chargers has been a game-changer for many electronics. You can use the connection to charge devices and transfer media, and it’s conveniently reversible. Top laptops no longer need a big power brick — you can just use USB-C. But there are some precautions you shouldContinue Reading
Using strong and unique passwords for each of your online accounts is highly recommended, as it can prevent them from being hacked. However, even though most people are aware of this, many are still using weak passwords despite the security risk of doing so. According to a new blog post from Cybernews, the incredibly simpleContinue Reading
Firing up Incognito mode in Chrome may make you feel a bit more comfortable about what you look at online. It shouldn’t – at least according to reports coming out of the US detailing Google’s attitude to the feature. The search giant is currently facing a class action lawsuit seeking damagesContinue Reading
Despite a recent decline, ransomware is still a serious threat. Here’s everything you need to know about file-encrypting malware and how it works. Ransomware definition Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim’s files. The attacker then demands a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data uponContinue Reading
A cyberstalker uses the internet to harass, threaten, or intimidate people. It is a criminal offense in most jurisdictions and can be punishable by law. The term “cyberstalking” was coined in 1996 by American law enforcement agent John W. Lendrum III. He described it as “a malicious and willful courseContinue Reading