Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 14. To view previous posts, click here. Beware of any unsolicited text messages, especially from unknown or suspicious contacts. They may be ‘smishing’ messages. Smishing is a.. Read more
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Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 14, 2018
Day 14: Smishing—Beware of unsolicited messages that are baits to defraud you.
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 13, 2018
Day 13: Use only trusted app stores such as the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 13. To view previous posts, click here. Malicious programs or malware often infect a mobile device when you download applications from an untrusted source. This is one.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 12, 2018
Day 12: Protect your kids from dangerous and unhealthy online contents.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 121. To view previous posts, click here. Keeping your operating system and software up to date is as critical as changing your car oil. Every now and.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 11, 2018
Day 11: Always update your browser, operating system, software, and plugins.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 11. To view previous posts, click here. Keeping your operating system and software up to date is as critical as changing your car oil. Every now and.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 10, 2018
Day 10: Delete all sensitive data stored in electronic and removable media devices before disposing of them.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 10. To view previous posts, click here. Our electronic devices or media devices all store information we may not want anyone else to access. This is why.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 9, 2018
Day 9: Beware of hotspots created by hackers to steal your data.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 9. To view previous posts, click here. Hotspots can be hotbeds for stealing personal and sensitive data. How? Hackers have been found to create free hotspots as.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 8, 2018
Day 8: Always log off or lock your computer when it’s not in use or away from your sight.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 8. To view previous posts, click here. Anytime your computer is logged in, it is vulnerable to physical intrusion. Anybody can get onto your computer and review.. Read more
Intellectual Property
October 8, 2018
Former Mo’Hits Stars or Former Cultists?: Unauthorized Publication of Pictures, Image Rights, and Nigerian Law
by Blossom Egbude Over the past week, a picture originating from a Twitter user circulated social media. This picture shows former Mo’Hits Records stars and Nigerian celebrities, Don Jazzy, Dr Sid, D’Prince, Wande Coal, and D’Banj tagged as cultists by.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 7, 2018
Day 7: Protect your data and privacy when on Wi-Fi by only using secured connections.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 7. To view previous posts, click here. In electronic communication, wireless technology has spread widely. Whether at home, work, or school or in hotels, libraries, or shared.. Read more
Cybersecurity in 31 Days with Malan Moses Faya
October 6, 2018
Day 6: Whenever you use an ATM, cover the keypad and screen.
Welcome to Cybersecurity in 31 Days. I’m Malan Faya, your host. Today is Day 6. To view previous posts, click here. The rate of ATM-card related scams have been high. Very high. With ATM fraudsters everywhere these days, you can’t be.. Read more