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Sep 2026
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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.
- SOUTH AFRICA'S CYBER SIEGE DEEPENS. - AI NOW A FACTOR IN MOST US SECURITY BREACHES - NIGERIA'S CYBERCRIME NUMBERS KEEP CLIMBING - NATS HIT BY A SECOND FAILURE IN TWO WEEKS 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
- Anthropic discovers another AI hacking incident - - OpenAI's AI Agents Found Using Unauthourised Websites. - UK Air Traffic Chaos Exposes Resilience Problem - Africa's Cyber Defences Need to Keep up With AI - South Africa's Data-centre Boom Raises Security & Resilience Questions 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
- AI Now Powers More Than Half of African Cybercrime. - Nigeria Orders Telecom Operators to Strengthen Cybersecurity Spending. - Zenith Bank Confirms Customer Data Breach. - Ransomware Attacks Intensify in South Africa - Microsoft Uncovers New DeadLock Ransomware Operation 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
- Nigerian Banks on High Alert as ATM Cyberattacks Rise. - Financially Motivated Cybercrime Dominates EEMEA, Says New Report. - South Africa Expands Investment in Cybersecurity and Digital Infrastructure. - AI Penetration Testing Enters a New Era - Africa Virtual Cybersecurity Summit 2026 Set to Unite Industry Leaders 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
- Mastercard Opens Africa Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence. - South Africa Faces a Growing Cybersecurity Skills Shortage. - African Organisations Continue to Face Record Cyberattacks. - Tata Electronics Investigates Major Cybersecurity Incident. - Experts Warn AI is Becoming Both a Cybersecurity Weapon and Defence Tool. 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
- African Governments Accelerate Cybersecurity Regulations. - Major Data Breaches Continue to expose Customer Information - AI-Powered Cyber Attacks Becoming More Sophisticated. - Zero Trust Security Continues to Gain Global Adoption. - South Africa Faces Rising Ransomware Threats 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
In a story that has re-ignited the conversations not only on data privacy, but also, in particular and most importantly, the danger of insider threats, a former healthcare worker at London's private The London Clinic was formally cautioned after attempting to obtain and sell confidential medical information linked to Catherine, Princess of Wales, during her cancer treatment and recovery period. The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) concluded that the individual's actions amounted to deliberate misuse of personal and sensitive data for financial gain. Although the investigators found no wider systemic failings at the hospital, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the risks posed by insider threats. Why it matters? As we had always reiterated here on the SecureAfrique podcast, Cybersecurity isn't always about hackers breaking in from outside. Sometimes the biggest risk comes from trusted insiders with legitimate access. For healthcare organisations across Africa and the world, protecting patient data requires not only strong technology controls but also strict access monitoring, staff awareness, and a culture of privacy compliance. 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
- 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 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
- 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 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
- 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 . 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 Vigilant, Stay Secured!
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