Likewise, Ziobro — a member of PiS — called the court order to escort him to the hearing illegal. The Tusk coalition, which ousted PiS from power after an October election, has ignored the Constitutional Tribunal as a PiS holdout. PiS stacked it with loyalists as part of controversial judiciary reform, which the European Union considers unlawful. … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja Thursday granted activist Omoyele Sowore bail in the sum of N10 million regarding the cybercrime case filed against him by the police over his unflattering social media remarks about Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. The police, on Monday, filed the cybercrime case, which attracts a penalty of a … Read more
US President Donald Trump has made headlines once again by granting a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the controversial figure behind the infamous Silk Road darknet marketplace. This move has sparked a mix of outrage and celebration, with Ulbricht’s supporters hailing it as justice while critics call it a dangerous precedent. Ulbricht, aged … Read more
In the wake of several high profile cyber attacks against American telecommunications companies, health systems, and even the U.S. Treasury, the Biden Administration will soon announce new rules for holding hackers accountable, a senior administration official said. According to the Biden Administration official, a soon-to-be released, 11th-hour executive order will aim to make sanctions more … Read more
National governments reported 309 significant cybersecurity incidents affecting the health care sector in 2023 — more than in any other critical sector, the Commission said. The plan is a key pledge of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen — a medical doctor herself — to be completed during the first 100 days of her second term. The plan proposes … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the government of President Bola Tinubu and Nigeria’s 36 governors over “the repressive use of the Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024 to criminalise legitimate expression and violate the human rights of Nigerians, including activists, journalists, bloggers and social media users.” The ECOWAS Court had, in … Read more
January is one of the busiest months for booking holidays as Brits look to escape the post-Christmas blues. Cruises remain a popular choice, offering sun-drenched decks and luxurious getaways. However, experts at Viva Cruise are warning travellers to be on high alert as scammers prey on eager holidaymakers. According to Lloyds Bank, holiday scams have … Read more
A shocking investigation has uncovered Telegram group chats involving over 70,000 men from around the world, where participants exchanged explicit advice and resources on incapacitating, raping, and otherwise harming women. The findings have ignited widespread outrage and calls for stricter regulation of online platforms. Investigation Unveils Disturbing Practices The investigation, led by Germany’s largest public … Read more
A 44-year-old woman from Queensland has been warning people about scams on job websites, after falling prey to one that robbed her of AU$48,000. Amana Peters was searching for work-from-home gigs when she was approached by the alleged scammer posing as a recruiter. The scammer, who claimed to be from Indeed, smooth-talked Peters into investing … Read more
The launch of the HAWK meme coin, spearheaded by social media influencer Haliey Welch, has devolved into controversy as reports reveal that her crypto team profited £2.59 million ($3.3 million) during a chaotic rollout. The token’s value crashed by 95% shortly after launch, sparking investor outrage and leading to complaints filed with the US Securities … Read more
