The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to address the growing cybersecurity challenges associated with artificial intelligence systems through the release of a new concept paper and proposed action plan for developing NIST SP 800-53 Control Overlays specifically designed for securing AI systems. New Framework Addresses Critical AI Security...Read More
BCAA’s latest School Zone safety survey shows drivers still aren’t making the grade. Associate Manager with Community Impact at BCAA, Linda Lawlor, said dangerous behaviors like speeding, distracted driving, and not stopping at crosswalks continue to put kids at risk. “We surveyed people in BC back in June to share their driving behaviors that they...Read More
Authorities across Africa have dismantled large-scale cybercrime and fraud networks, arresting over three months more than 1,200 people suspected of carrying out ransomware attacks, online scams, and business email compromise schemes, the international police organization Interpol said on Friday. The operation, dubbed Serengeti 2.0, was conducted from June to August. Investigators said they have recovered...Read More
*Image credit — Bloomberg A massive hacking operation was recently conducted against Orange SA — a French telecom company — by a group calling itself Warlock. Four gigabytes of data has been posted on the dark web this month, while the attack itself took place back in July. Orange had disclosed details about the attack...Read More
08/22/2025August 22, 2025 You probably aren’t the sole heir of a fortune left to you by a Nigerian princess. Nor are millions of people around the world who end up getting scammed by cybercriminals using similar stories each year. Vast scamming industries have sprung up all across Africa — but contrary to popular belief, most...Read More
Nigeria’s aggressive enforcement of cybercrime laws in 2025 has become a pivotal force reshaping global risk profiles and investment opportunities in cybersecurity, compliance technology, and digital fraud insurance. As the country transitions from a perceived hub of cybercrime to a regulatory leader, its actions are catalyzing a paradigm shift in how global markets assess and...Read More
Rumors about the potential shutdown of Roblox, a leading online gaming platform, have once again surfaced, creating widespread concern among its millions of users. The speculation arose following a viral social media post that falsely claimed Roblox would permanently cease operations on September 1, 2025, citing growing safety concerns and user demand. This message, which...Read More
The cryptocurrency sector in 2025 is a battleground of innovation and vulnerability. As digital assets grow in value and adoption, they become prime targets for state-sponsored hackers, cybercriminal syndicates, and geopolitical adversaries. Coinbase’s recent $400 million cybersecurity overhaul—triggered by a $20 million ransom demand from North Korea’s Lazarus Group—has become a case study in how...Read More
INTERPOL-led Operation Serengeti 2.0 has uncovered extensive cryptocurrency mining and fraudulent schemes across 18 African countries and the UK, resulting in the arrest of 1,209 cybercriminals and the recovery of $97.4 million in assets. The operation, which took place between June and August 2025, targeted high-impact cybercrimes including ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), and online...Read More
Interpol’s latest clampdown on cybercrime resulted in 1,209 arrests across the African continent, from ransomware crooks to business email compromise (BEC) scammers, the agency says. Operation Serengeti 2.0 took place between June and August this year, and the global policing coordinator confirmed today that it seized $97.4 million gained from cybercriminal enterprises across the continent. ...Read More
