Latest Blog Posts
Whatsapp Account Takeovers: What Happens and How to Stop It
Your WhatsApp account is a gateway to your trusted relationships—learn how scammers exploit that trust and how to protect your digital life.
The Trust Factor – How Public-Sector Breaches Undermine East African Digital Government Initiatives
From operational downtime to leaked citizen data, public-sector security breaches carry severe structural consequences. Stretched internal IT teams face sophisticated ransomware operators daily. Learn…
The Rising Threat of Phishing and How Businesses Can Stay Protected
Phishing is one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats facing small and medium businesses. Across East Africa, SMBs are increasingly targeted because they often lack the layered defenses of…
Mobile Scams Are Rising in Africa – Here’s How to Protect Yourself
From paying bills and sending money to shopping online and managing social media, daily life increasingly revolves around a single device.
Latest Press Releases
The Analogue Gap Putting Kenya’s Agricultural Supply Chain at Risk
As Kenya drives data innovation via its AI Strategy, ESET's Lucas Molefe warns that an "analogue gap" in third-party logistics leaves vital agritech data highly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
ESET Releases 2026 SMB Cyber Readiness Index Showing Growing Confidence but Also Concerns About AI
ESET 2026 Index: SMBs report strong cyber resilience and budget satisfaction, but AI-driven malware and supply chain risks threaten global operations.
Eyes Wide Open: What Smart Glasses Mean for Citizen Privacy in East Africa
Smart glasses are no longer futuristic gadgets. As AI-powered eyewear spreads globally, East Africa is already confronting the real-world consequences of invisible cameras, non-consensual surveillance…
Security by design safeguards Kenya's cloud-powered inclusive growth
Kenya has built a reputation across the continent and the world as a leader in the digital economy. M-PESA not only changed how money moves in this country, it has served as a blueprint for other…
