Carol Odero

2 weeks ago | cioafrica.co | Carol Odero

In April 2025, a notorious threat actor known as Ghudra posted an advert on a dark web forum, offering administrator access to the Gombe State Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web application for sale. For just $500, cybercriminals could purchase access to the agency’s backend systems, gaining control of sensitive financial data, including digital wallets and taxpayer payment records. This is the sobering reality of Nigeria’s cybersecurity crisis.

1 month ago | einnews.com | Carol Odero

Industry Rallies Behind Connected Africa Summit 2025 Mr Stanley Kamanguya, CEO, ICT Authority AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, Fortinet Among Tech Leaders Backing Connected Africa Summit in Diani, Kenya The support we’re receiving from the industry is both a vote of confidence and a call to action”NAIROBI, KENYA, May 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Global technology powerhouses including AWS, Google, Cisco, HPE, CheckPoint, Fortinet, and other influential players have confirmed their...

1 month ago | einnews.com | Carol Odero

Kenya Unveils Plans for Connected Africa Summit 2025, Calls for Global Collaboration on Digital Transformation William Kabogo, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy, poses for a group photo with government officials and industry leaders during the Connected Africa Summit 2025 Partners' Breakfast Meeting in Nairobi, Keny Kenya is hosting the Connected Africa Summit 2025, May 26–29 in Diani.

1 month ago | cioafrica.co | Carol Odero

Much has been said about Gen Z. Much. And it’s been a mixed bag. Their entry into the workforce is either a blessing or a curse, depending on how prepared an employer is, and their readiness for disruption. Identified as possessors of unique needs and expectations, people born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s are said to have a distinct set of values, preferences, and skills that they bring to the table. Is the workplace preparing, or failing to prepare, for Gen Z employees?

1 month ago | cioafrica.co | Carol Odero

Enough of us have tried this: creating that AI Action Figure. A craze that requires uploading personal information and photos to generate hyper-realistic AI dolls or action figures of our selves. Before you reach out for that AI tool, pause. Be cautious about the personal information you are about to share online. This trend, while entertaining, raises concerns about data privacy and digital safety.