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Russia hackers target Signal and WhatsApp in global phishing attack
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (331+ words) Dutch intelligence says hackers are stealing login details from officials and journalists Russia is carrying out a large-scale global phishing campaign targeting users of encrypted messaging platforms Signal and WhatsApp, according to Dutch intelligence agencies. The Dutch agencies said hackers…...
Asset financiers tighten grip on phone hacking syndicates
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (427+ words) Mobile phone hacking syndicates have been exploiting device financing programmes ASSET financing firms are stepping up crackdown on theft syndicates who are 'flashing' mobile phones and exposing the "Buy Now Pay Later" firms into massive losses. Mogo head of device…...
Top 10 Most Visited Websites Worldwide in 2026
6+ day, 16+ hour ago (160+ words) Search, social media, video streaming and AI platforms dominate global web traffic as of January 2026 Google remains the world's most visited website in 2026, recording 94.8 billion visits as of January, according to data sourced from Visual Capitalist. YouTube follows in second…...
Top 15 countries by Facebook audience size, as of October 2025
1+ week, 6+ day ago (238+ words) Indonesia and Brazil maintain strong presences with 120.9 million and 109.25 million users, respectively. India has solidified its position as the world's largest Facebook market, with an audience size reaching a staggering 403.4 million users. Recent global statistics as of October 2025 highlight a…...
Platforms where consumers encounter paid media content
3+ week, 22+ hour ago (252+ words) In the evolving landscape of digital consumption, Kenyan audiences are increasingly encountering paid media content on video-centric and highly engaging platforms. Recent survey data indicates that YouTube has solidified its position as the primary platform for paid content discovery, with…...
Using a VPN for secure online extreme sports media and entertainment streaming
3+ week, 2+ day ago (723+ words) VPNs play a useful role by enhancing privacy, protecting data on unsecured networks Extreme sports fans rely heavily on digital platforms to watch live competitions, full replays, behind-the-scenes footage, and athlete-focused content. Events like freestyle motocross, snowboarding, skateboarding, surfing, and…...
Kenya pushes digital skills, last-mile connectivity to close the digital divide
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (355+ words) Kenya scales digital skills and community networks for inclusive internet access Kenya is accelerating digital skills development and expanding last-mile internet connectivity to close the digital divide, government officials and international partners said at the Global UK Digital Access Programme…...
WhatsApp: All messages remain private and encrypted
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (387+ words) The messaging platform reassures users that all chats are encrypted keeping conversations private WhatsApp has reaffirmed that all messages sent on its platform are private and fully protected through end-to-end encryption, using the open-source Signal protocol. The company said encryption…...
Verbal, WhatsApp and SMS contracts are binding - court
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (587+ words) Your WhatsApp, text" and phone call commitments could henceforth land you in jail if you don't honour them, the High Court in Siaya has ruled in a new precedent. The court held that promises made verbally or through electronic communication…...
Meta starts kicking Australian children off Instagram and Facebook
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (731+ words) Meta has started removing Australian children under 16 years old from its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins. The tech giant announced last month it had begun notifying users aged between 13 to…...