Author: ITPulse

Lounging on Labadi Beach, browsing the shops on Osu’s Oxford Street, ending the day with a meal in a local chop bar: This is Accra, Ghana’s bustling capital city. It’s also where, in 2018, we opened our first AI research center in Africa. The center houses research labs that explore how we can use AI to help solve pressing problems affecting millions of people both locally and globally, like mapping buildings in remote locations to provide better electricity. Our local researchers collaborate with research teams across the globe to work on AI-based tools to create change for communities worldwide, including…

…. These Apps—Known as Fleeceware—Take Advantage of App Store Policy Loopholes and Coercive Tactics to Overcharge Users for AI Assistants  Sophos, a global leader in innovating and delivering cybersecurity as a service, today announced that it had uncovered multiple apps masquerading as legitimate, ChatGPT-based chatbots to overcharge users and bring in thousands of dollars a month. As detailed in Sophos X-Ops’ latest report, “’FleeceGPT’ Mobile Apps Target AI-Curious to Rake in Cash,” these apps have popped up in both the Google Play and Apple App Store, and, because the free versions have near-zero functionality and constant ads, they coerce unsuspecting…

Kaspersky has highlighted seven ways employees and organisations with social media business accounts can protect themselves from falling victim to job scams, where cybercriminals pose as Human Resource managers from high-end fashion brands to lure victims to download fraudulent files with the intent to steal credentials for Facebook Business accounts and run ads for monetary gain. The seven recommendations are: Restrict access and establish rules for the use of social media business accounts. Create a strong password and refrain from using the same password for other websites. Companies should use two factor authentication to safeguard online business accounts. Companies should…

Kaspersky has alerted job seekers in selected countries of the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Nigeria of a new wave of phishing scams on LinkedIn targeting people, where cybercriminals pose as Human Resource managers from high-end fashion brands to lure victims to download fraudulent files with the intent to steal credentials for Facebook Business accounts and run ads for monetary gain. Kaspersky noted that people working in the field of digital marketing and sales are prime targets for this scam. It also explained that as a first step, the scammers proactively contact victims on LinkedIn highlighting a lucrative salary package…

The much anticipated Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival has kicked off formally today Tuesday, May 30 and will run through Friday, June 30, 2023, online at www.konga.com  and offline in every Konga store nationwide. A statement by the company noted that the festival will pledge huge savings as it comes with the biggest discount sale in the first half of the year and more importantly, same-day delivery for shoppers. An annual promotion, the month-long fiesta coincides with the celebration of Konga’s 11th anniversary, with the management of the e-commerce giant also seizing the opportunity to roll out KongaNow, it is a…

In today’s interconnected world, the role of businesses extends beyond profit generation. As society faces diverse challenges, businesses have a crucial responsibility to contribute to the well-being and development of the communities they operate in. Recognising this vital role, QNET, a global lifestyle and wellness-focused direct-selling company, has emerged as a shining example of a business that takes its social responsibility seriously and acts as a catalyst for community development. Driven by its core philosophy of RYTHM (Raise Yourself To Help Mankind), QNET is committed to making a positive impact and has implemented various initiatives that embody the essence of…

The Regional Executive-West Africa at the Africa Data Centres (ADC), Dr. Krishnan Ranganath has been crowned the ‘Man of the Year’ at the Africa’s Beacon of Information and Communications Technology Merit and Leadership Award 2023. Presenting the award to Dr. Krish as he is fondly called in the ICT industry in Nigeria, the organizer of the award ceremony, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek, noted that ‘Man of the Year’ is the highest award given to an individual each year. “We are honoured to present to Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, Regional Executive-West Africa at the Africa Data Centres, ‘Man of the Year’ award,” announced Mr.…

For the second time, Infobip, a global cloud communications platform has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide as the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2023 Vendor Assessment. “Infobip has established a global footprint and strong capabilities in the CPaaS market with its broad portfolio for enterprises as well as a carrier-grade service offering – an imperative for network operators delivering global messaging services. It has a unique breadth, depth and one-of-a-kind modularity of its communication platform. As a result of these strengths, and in contrast to its many competitors, Infobip is financially solid, and has grown rapidly…

The Nigeria Information Technology Reporters’ Association (NITRA) has elected new officials to manage its affairs for the next three years in a landmark election conducted through electronic voting (e-Voting) on Thursday. The election, which was conducted at the newly commissioned Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat, was monitored by the Chairman, NUJ Lagos Council, Mr. Adeleye Ajayi, and the Executive Secretary, Mr. Tunde Olalere and other officers of the NUJ, Lagos Council. The election also saw four of the six candidates go unopposed except for the positions of Vice Chairman and Financial Secretary. At the end of the elections, NITRA…

ZTE Corporation, a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, has released its highly anticipated 2022 Annual Sustainability Report today. This comprehensive report showcases ZTE’s outstanding achievements and future plans in implementing the “Driver of Digital Economy” strategy, fulfilling corporate social responsibilities, supporting society’s digital transformation, advocating sustainable development, contributing to global communities, and advancing corporate governance. Demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability, ZTE has voluntarily published its sustainability report to the public every year since 2009, maintaining a remarkable fifteen-year consecutive record. Deepening technological innovation to facilitate high-quality global digital economy development In 2022, the global…