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‘98% Suspicious”: Bank Employee Thwarts $900 Romance Scam, Saves Man in Japan
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TOMIOKA, Gunma — A bank worker in eastern Japan’s Gunma Prefecture prevented a man in his 60s from becoming a victim of a romance scam when he attempted to send ¥100,000 ($686) to someone he had met via an online dating application. The individual received recognition for their actions in the form of an…
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Smishing: How SMS-Based Phishing Is Growing and Threatening Us
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By Ben TAGOE SMS phishing, often referred to as smishing, has emerged as a prevalent method for cybercriminals to exploit mobile users. These fraudulent messages aim to trick individuals into sharing sensitive data or installing malicious software. Understanding and fighting against smishing attacks is essential for personal and corporate security as mobile devices become…
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Billions Saved: How ‘Preventive Audits’ Could Transform Rwanda’s Public Projects
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Auditor General Alexis Kamuhire disclosed that his office plans to enhance “preventive audits” following this strategy’s success in reclaiming approximately Rwandan Francs (Rwf) 9.3 billion during 2024. This sum represents about 98% of possible losses identified within public initiatives since 2023. On Tuesday, May 6, Kamuhire shared these findings when presenting Parliament with the…
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Airtel Kenya Unveils AI-Powered Spam Alert System to Combat Illegal Messages
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Airtel Kenya has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered spam alert service to block messages sent by fraudsters from reaching its subscribers The AI-powered tool will be available to all Airtel subscribers countrywide at no charge Customers of Airtel Kenya have been experiencing unwelcome messages on their devices, frequently causing annoyance. Bonface Kanyamwaya, a journalist…