Tag: Computers
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Magu: NFIU office burgled, computers with sensitive financial information carted away, others destroyed
Investigations have revealed how the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) office was broken into on Thursday midnight by unknown persons allegedly working for the suspended acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. At least seven computers containing sensitive financial information were taken away from the NFIU and others badly damaged.…
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CPC advises consumers, dealers as HP recalls computers, mobile workstation batteries
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has advised consumers with faulty HP notebook computers and mobile workstation batteries to contact their nearest dealer for a redress. Mr Babatunde Irukera, CPC’s Director-General gave the advice in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Irukera urged HP dealers in Nigeria who stocked or sold the products to notify their…
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Intels donates computers to children with disability
Intels Nigeria, an oil and gas logistics firm, has donated 12 computers with access to broadband internet to children with disabilities. Ngozi Kingsley-Opara, Intels’ ICT Training Specialist, said in a statement that the beneficiaries were pupils of Compassion Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State. “The children of the centre are also currently undergoing ICT training to…
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Quick read: Top 5 safe computing tips
Many of us now live our lives online. To do this, we make use of computers or a portable laptop. However, if you are careless with your it, your online activities may become an open-secret that anyone can indiscriminately access. Hence, it is key for you to protect your computer. Jumia, the online shop you…
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Cyberattacks: Microsoft releases new Windows XP security patches
Microsoft issued a “highly unusual” patch for Windows XP last month to help prevent the spread of the massive WannaCry malware. At least 75,000 computers in 99 countries were affected by the malware which encrypts a computer and demands a $300 ransom before unlocking it. Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP in April 2014, but the…