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Of recent, the Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria passed the Nigeria Cyber Security Law 2025 Act. Here are some of the fact that you need to know about this new law in force in Nigeria. Know the law, don’t do nonsense and be claiming it’s for content creation LEGAL NOTICE […]
In my previous article, I discussed some of the facts that you need to know about phishing and Business Email Compromise generally. In this article, I want to look at some of the facts that you need to put into consideration to avoid cyber security threats. Follow me as we will look at […]
In my previous article, I talked about some of the facts that you need to know about phishing activities in a network security environment. In this article, I will be looking at all that you need to know about Business Email Compromise attack. Follow me as we will look at that together in this […]
People are always at risk of consequence from cyber threats. Some bad actors make use of phishing where people are tricked to enter their details while they think they are on the right website. Some of these are sent through email that looks like original emails. Hacktivists Hacktivists are groups of criminals who unite to carry […]
A Cyber Criminal belongs to an organized group. They plan to attack devices and steal data. They always threaten to corrupt data so as to throw the entire organization into disarray. In this article, I want to talk about the roles of Cyber Criminals in Security threats. Follow me as we look at it together […]
A cyber-warrior is a person who engages in cyberwarfare, whether for personal reasons or out of patriotic or religious belief. Cyberwarfare may be pursued either to defend computer and information systems or to attack them. Cyber-warriors come in different forms, depending on their roles, but all deal with information security in one form or […]
Social engineering attacks is the term used for a broad range of malicious activities accomplished through human interactions. It uses psychological manipulation to trick users into making security mistakes or giving away sensitive information.Social engineering attacks happen in one or more steps. A perpetrator first investigates the intended victim to gather necessary background […]
Most of us keep our mobile devices with us throughout the day. We check them frequently. We even keep them at very close range while we sleep because these devices enable access to information anytime and anywhere. Today, they conduct more than half of all internet traffic, and the distinction between a mobile device […]
First and foremost, there are many unlawful activities that happen online that can compromise the security of your devices. One of such is cyber prostitution and virtual mugging among others. In this article, I want to talk more about how to handle cyber prostitution and secure your network environment. Follow me as we are going […]
A SOC relies on a supporting infrastructure of tools and systems that provide the following services: Network mapping Network monitoring Vulnerability detection Penetration testing Data collection Threat and anomaly detection Data aggregation and correlation One tool that is used by analysts in a SOC is Security Onion. Security Onion is intended to support […]
In my previous article, I have talked about some of the facts that you need to know about computer security awareness. In this article, I want to look at seven major threats to system security. Follow me as we are going to look at that together in this article. Facts about System security… There are some facts […]
In my previous article, I have talked about all that you need to know about networks. In this article, I want to talk about some of the network basics that you need to know as a network security expert. Follow me as we are going to look at that in this article. Major Networking […]
There is a saying that you cannot outgrow what you don’t know. The same thing applies to system security, you need to make a conscious effort to learn of you don’t want to fall, a victim. In this article, I want to look at five benefits of computer security awareness ..Follow me as we […]
Statistical techniques can be used to evaluate the risk that exploits will be successful in a given network. This type of analysis can help decision-makers to better evaluate the cost of mitigating a threat with the damage that an exploit could cause. Two general approaches used to do this are deterministic and probabilistic analysis. The […]
Worms share similar characteristics. They all exploit an enabling vulnerability, have a way to propagate themselves, and they all contain a payload. Worm Components Despite the mitigation techniques that have emerged over the years, worms have continued to evolve and pose a persistent threat. Worms have become more sophisticated over time, but they still tend […]
The term Trojan horse originated from Greek mythology. Greek warriors offered the people of Troy (the Trojans) a giant hollow horse as a gift. The Trojans brought the giant horse into their walled city, unaware that it contained many Greek warriors. At night, after most Trojans were asleep, the warriors burst out of the […]
It has been mentioned on several occasions that blogging is part of online marketing. Essentially, it is a strategy that is closely linked to many other segments that together make what we know as online marketing, i.e., the promotion of a brand or business using online resources and media. Regardless if you are blogging […]
The security of the computer allows users to use the computer while keeping safe from threats. Computer Security can also be defined as managing all components of computer systems that can provide secrecy, credibility, and availability. Data, software, firmware, and hardware are among these components. Tip 1: Turn on Application Automatic update […]
In my previous article, I talked about all that you need to know about networks. In this article, I want to talk about all that you need to know about Home Networks. Follow me as we are going to look at that together in this article. What is A Home Network A […]
Before I start writing this article, here is a disclaimer. I am not writing this article to rubbish Nigeria as a country and I am not a Yahoo Boy and I will never in my wildest dream support their nefarious activities. I just wanted ordinary Nigerians and all my esteemed followers outside Nigeria to […]