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Chainalysis incident: African fintechs must treat tokens like payment keys
Chainalysis provides crypto platforms, banks and investigators with tools to analyse blockchains and screen risky transactions. The company now confirms exposure of account data, password hashes and live tokens for all users.
Binance: what the $6.3 billion theft means for African financial platforms
Binance is a global cryptocurrency exchange and custody platform. It confirms compromised online wallets and unauthorised withdrawals across several networks—an incident with direct lessons for the security of African financial services.
Why Fintech Security Matters More Than Ever in Africa
African fintech has brought hundreds of millions into the formal financial system. M-Pesa, Wave, Moniepoint, and dozens of others have transformed how a continent transacts. But the attack surface has grown faster than the security posture — and the consequences of a major breach are now systemic, not just corporate.
The State of Cyber Infrastructure in Africa 2026
Africa's digital transformation has accelerated dramatically — but so has the attack surface. From ransomware targeting ports and hospitals to SS7 exploitation and mobile money fraud, the continent faces a cyber threat landscape that outpaces current defenses. Here is where things stand in 2026.
Nigeria: NDPC issues its first significant fine under the NDPA
The NDPC has fined a Nigerian fintech 50 million naira for violations of the Nigeria Data Protection Act. It is the first substantive sanction since the NDPA came into force in 2023.
AI phishing, deepfakes and payment fraud: African organisations must verify trust differently
INTERPOL reported in 2026 that actors operating particularly in West and Southern Africa increasingly use AI, deepfakes and automated phishing tools to commit fraud at scale. Payment and identity verification now need to be treated as core cyber defences.
Africa's Data Breach Crisis: A Silent Reality That Could Explode
Standard Bank, FlySafair, MTN — data breaches in Africa are real and multiplying. But unlike Europe, they remain largely undisclosed, rarely sanctioned, and almost never publicly analysed. Is Africa less targeted? Or is it simply not yet equipped to see, measure, and talk about the problem?
MTN Nigeria: SS7 interception and subscriber data exposure
An SS7 interception campaign targeting MTN Nigeria exposes SIM numbers for millions of subscribers. The implications for mobile fintech are immediate.