Blog #Cybersecurity

It’s nothing new, masking malware behind apps or softwares, time and again we come across some of these infected softwares without knowing it. A severe privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Notepad++ version 8.8.1, potentially exposing millions of users worldwide to complete system compromise, so if you hadn’t downloaded the update this is wake up call to not update yet until the vulnerability has been fixed. But those who have already downloaded the 8.8.1 and above, if you are already infected stay tuned to see what you should do.

In this day and age almost everyone has a gmail address and this address is linked to virtually everything you do online from Social media accounts, online shopping and more. Well have you ever shopped at an online store once, and then found yourself dealing with a constant influx of marketing spam emails for weeks and even months? Virtually every online service wants me to create an account just to read what’s below the fold or browse through a few listings. Well this is just the best case scenario with the worst case being hacked and notice your account making online payments you didn’t order.

Most of the platforms that require passwords for sign ups and sign ins have always emphasized on the need for strong passwords and for a good reason. Passwords have been for decades an entry point for hackers. Whether it’s from initial access malware looking to open up networks for ransomware attacks, public databases containing hundreds of millions of stolen plaintext credentials, or state-sponsored threat actors with spying on their minds. Nobody can say they are unaware of the dangers of weak or reused passwords, but what about your PIN code? Let’s delve in…

A lot of us use WiFi or have certainly used one before, well the bad news is a WiFi network is one of the most vulnerable networks in the digital world not to mention the public WiFis. Attackers can steal personal information from passwords to social accounts take a pick. With the lucrative business of the online criminal empires on the rise being protected online has never been more essential. Wi-Fi Pineapples trick you into connecting to fake networks, in an attempt to compromise your security and data. Normally you would protect yourself by avoiding public Wi-Fis but since you might need to use the WiFi using VPNs, and watching for suspicious activity might just be the start. So what should you do to protect yourself.

Zimbabwe is planning a daring move to trace every mobile handset in the fight against cybercrime (allegedly). Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator is pushing for the creation of a nationwide database that can track and block stolen or illegal mobile phones in a move officials say will help combat rising cybercrime and protect digital financial transactions. But the big question is will it be the only reason of tracking the devices. When government tries to roll out such things we can’t help it but think of China and North Korea. Usually these always end up being misused by unlawfully tracking citizens or even censoring what is shared, effectively shutting down free speech and suppressing human rights. On the surface it would really useful in combating crime but we all know that, it will not be it’s only function. So what does this mean.

By now everyone knows or may have heard of WhatsApp for PC to use on computer just like your movie app. Meta warned Windows users to update the WhatsApp messaging app to the latest version to patch a vulnerability that can let attackers execute malicious code on their devices. Described as a spoofing issue and tracked as CVE-2025-30401, this security flaw can be exploited by attackers by sending maliciously crafted files with altered file types to potential targets. Meta says the vulnerability impacted all WhatsApp versions and has been fixed with the release of WhatsApp 2.2450.6. So what did it actually do and were you affected?

How a simple double-click can quietly give hackers access to your accounts. Nowadays, double-clicking on something on a website without thinking can set you up for hackers to reach your information but that’s not just it, even your Smart TV can be vulnerable to hacking. A new hacking trick called "doubleclickjacking" turns your ordinary action into a sneaky way for attackers to take control of your account or change your device settings. So how is this attack carried out, how to prevent it and if you happen to be a victim of it what steps to take? Let’s find out.

Generally, a firewall is set up on an appliance, such as a computer that fulfills just a single, narrowly defined task those found in companies, public authorities, and scientific institutions, for instance. The firewall is one of the most important security features in a computer environment. A firewall of this type monitors the connection between two networks, such as the internal LAN and the internet, to prevent against unauthorized access. Does the Windows firewall protect your computer sufficiently? What contribution does your router make and who needs additional security software? We are going to go into detail.

​Online safety doesn’t have to be complicated. With some simple steps, you can easily protect your PC from malware and safeguard your personal data with very little extra effort. The best part? None of these tips cost money. In fact, most important security tools you need are completely free. You can keep yourself and your PC safe online without spending a single dime. Here’s how.

In its 2025 Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) underscored the importance of building cybersecurity resilience in the banking and microfinance sectors. Lately Zimbabwe’s top telecommunications company has reportedly been hit with data breaches, reports the company has rebuffed. But if 2024 taught anything was that no company was too big to fall prey to these ransomware attacks, data breaches and system hacking with major players being hit and even paying the ransom.

Cybersecurity is a must know for techies and non techies alike, given the rise in Cyber threats across the globe, with it proving to be a billion dollar industry for Cyber criminals. It was reported earlier that Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network service, Econent Wireless was the latest victim of such kind of attacks but the company has scoffed at media reports that its customer records have been compromised in a large-scale data breach. While the story is still developing what does this mean for us users and what steps should we take to ensure that our data and accounts are safe and secure.

Explore the various Wi-Fi hacking techniques and understand the implications for network security.