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SecureAfrique Cybersecurity Podcast - Safeguarding the Digital Frontier

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SecureAfrique - A Bi-weekly podcast that brings you the latest Cyber Security Headlines across the world, with a focus on Information Security, Information Systems Security and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) across the African continent.
Each episode always end with a fun fact in the Cyber Security field.

25 Episodes
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- JLR’s Employee Data Breach Confirmed - Cloud Misconfiguration Leaves African SMEs Exposed - Healthcare Still a Prime Ransomware Target - Fintech Fraud Attempts Spike Ahead of PayDay Weekend. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- JLR’s Cyber Shutdown Turns Costly - Revenue Drop from the Fallout - UK Economy Takes a Hit Too - Supply Chain Pain Across the Midlands - A Lesson in Economic Security. Support the show Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- CEO of a Cybersecurity Company Charged for Planting Malware. - Microsoft to Expand Hotpatching. - Apple Airplay is Being Exploited. - Ransomware Cripples Hospitals. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- UK retail giant Co-Op Hit By A Major Cyber-Attack. - Paradies Pays the Price: $6.9M Settlement Over 2020 Data Breach. - Zambia Gets Serious on Data Privacy: Inside the Rollout of the Data Protection Act. - Ransomware Hits the Aisles: Ahold Delhaize USA Confirms Data Breach. - BFSI Security Summit 2025 to Address Rising Cybersecurity Threats in Africa's Financial Sector. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Inv...
- Cybersecurity in South Africa: How The Cell C and SABS Attacks Could Have Been Prevented. - Hackers Breach Morocco’s Social Security Database in an Unprecedented Cyberattack. - Kaspersky Flags Surge in Cyber Threats Across Africa in The GITEX Africa April 2025 Conference. - Google Says "Fibre Optic Should Be Considered 'Critical Infrastructure' in Africa". - U.S. Seized $8.2 million in Crypto Linked to 'Romance Baiting' Scams. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security,...
- Interpol Clamps Down On Cybercrime and Arrests Over 1000 Suspects in Africa. - Federal Government Of Nigeria Commits to Tackling Cyber Threats As Africa Faces 37% Rise. - Microsoft MFA Outage Blocking Access to Microsoft 365 Apps. - Cyberattack Forces Dutch University to Cancel Lectures. - US Supreme Court Hearing Arguments Relating to TikTok Ban. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—...
- Retailers Warn After Rise in Loyalty Card Breaches - African Financial Institutions See Fresh Wave of Phishing Attacks - Healthcare Sector Remains a Prime Cyber Target - Data Privacy Fines Climb as Regulators Tighten Enforcement Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- UK Business Warned After Surge in Supply-Chain Cyber Attacks - Cybersecurity Skills Gap Widens Despite Rising Threats - Data Privacy Fines Climb as Regulators Tighten Enforcement Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- Capita Fined £14 Million For Lapse in Governance - Hackers Explore SharePoint Vulnerability. - Nuclear Site Breach - AWS Outage Ripple Effect On Major Websites. - NCSC Reports Rise In Cyber Attacks In UK. - Supply Chain Gets New Rules/Guidelines By US Authority. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay...
- Government Pledges Remuneration for JLR Cyber Attack Victims . - Dutch Cyber Attack: Latest Updates and Global Repercussions - African Banks Tighten Defenses Amid Rising Ransomware Threats. - UN Warns of Escalating Cybersecurity Risks in Developing Nations. - Experts Debate: Is Africa Ready for AI-Driven Cyber Threats? Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in emp...
Had a great and insightful conversation with Joan about her journey, the challenges, and achievements. We also touched on creating her initiative, "Cyberlingo," starting "CyberTalks With Jojo" and how these are shaping individuals. From her membership program in CyberGirls to what she's up to lately. Bet you are going to love this laid-back conversation. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee t...
- Ripple Effects Continue As a Result of The JLR Cyber Attack. - Fallout From JLR Cyber Breach. - Heathrow Data Breach Concerns. - Global & African Cybersecurity Pulse. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- Internet Shutdowns At Record High In Africa As Access "Weaponised". - Nation-state Groups Hit Hundreds of Organisations With Microsoft Windows Zero-Day - Africa Confronts An Avalanche of Cyber Attacks. - Threat Actor Targets Taiwan Critical Infrastructure Sectors. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
The Vibrant Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Joins Us From Namibia. A range of Cybersecurity issues Was Discussed, From The $17m Heist From the Central Bank of Uganda To The Ransomware Attack on The Top Telecom Company in Namibia. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- Phishing Remains Top Cybersecurity Threat in Africa - Cisco Opens Cybersecurity Point of Presence (POP) in South Africa. - Apple Pulls Security Feature in Britain. - Microsoft to Train 1 Million Youths in South Africa. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- Sensitive Data Leaked After Namibia Ransomware Attack. - Ukraine Strick By Largest Cyberattack, Affecting Critical Infrastructure. - BT Investigating Hack After Ransomware Group Claims Theft of Sensitive Data - New Yorker Indicted For Stealing Card Data Via SQL Injection Attacks. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
- Central Bank of Ugandan Hacked - Over 5000 Suspects Arrested In InterPol Cybercrime Operations. - 760,000 Employees Records Leaked Online - Russia Sentences Hydra Market Founder To life In Prison Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
Crowdstrike has released update information on the global outage that crippled many businesses globally and halted many airline flight schedules. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. Stay Informed, Stay Protected!
Headlines: i. Google confirms the leaked Search documents are authentic. ii. Police seize over 100 malware loader servers, arrest four cybercriminals. iii.. Your computer might have been part of The largest Botnet ever known in the computer world. iv. Phones of journalists and activists in Europe targeted with Pegasus iv. FBI warns US Retailers That Cybercriminals Are Targeting The Gift Card Systems.. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or er...
Trending Headlines: - DropBox apologises for breach of its security, as customers’ details were obtained - Nigerian Govt imposed Cybersecurity Levy on personal and business transactions of citizens. - Tiktok sues the United State Govt. - Kingpin of the LockBit ransomware operation finally get named by Law Enforcement. Support the show Remember... Even with top-tier security, human negligence and/or error can compromise systems. Invest in employee training—it’s the ultimate safeguard. ...
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