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Latest Blog Posts

Why Phishing Attacks Are Changing: The Rise of HTML Attachments and Script-Based Email Threats

Cybercriminals are shifting from malicious Office documents to HTML attachments to steal Microsoft 365 credentials. Learn how to protect your SMB.

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…

Latest Press Releases

Security Must Be Baked Into Cloud Journeys From Day One to Enjoy Cloud Benefits While Remaining Compliant

Learn why Kenyan businesses need a "gearlock" mindset in the cloud to tackle data sovereignty under the Data Protection Act and shared responsibility.

ESET Threat Report: Kenyan Organisations Are Being Attacked by the Basics

ESET's H1 2026 Threat Report shows Kenyan organisations facing rising quishing, old Microsoft Office exploits, and infostealer malware like Aotera.

When Disruption Becomes Opportunity for Scammers

Cybersecurity expert Lynette Waweru explains how scammers exploit economic tension, election anxiety, and M-PESA user distraction to launch targeted fraud.

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.

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