In the past year there has been a 149% increase in threat actors using emulators to attack mobile platforms. There has also been a 295% increase in novel face swaps. This is according to a new biometric threat intelligence report (https://apo-opa.info/3lTfEBa) by iProov. Gur Geva, founder and CEO of iiDENTIFii (https://iiDENTIFii.com/), a premier partner of iProov … [Read more...] about Biometric attacks on the rise: the trends financial institutions need to be aware of in 2023
Africa
Does democracy fuel corruption? Most Ghanaians don’t think so
Does democracy breed corruption – particularly in developing countries? There are strong advocates of the theory. And strong detractors. Some studies conclude that democracy aggravates corruption. For instance, noted scholar of public policy Jong-Sung You’s work explores the relationships between democracy, inequality and corruption. He showsin a study of three East Asian … [Read more...] about Does democracy fuel corruption? Most Ghanaians don’t think so
FIFA removes Indonesia as host of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023™
Download logoFollowing today’s meeting between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Erick Thohir, FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia as the host of the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023™. A new host will be announced as soon as possible, with the dates of the … [Read more...] about FIFA removes Indonesia as host of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023™
Nuclear Power: A Clean, Green, Reliable Strategy for Africa -A Just Transition with an Energy Mix (By Cheikh Niane and NJ Ayuk)
By Cheikh Niane, Permanent Secretary for Energy, Secretary general of Ministry of Petroleum and Energies, Senegal and NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (http://www.EnergyChamber.org). Globally, 800 million people lack electricity – and 80% of them live in Africa. With the continent’s population expected to nearly double by 2050, our energy needs … [Read more...] about Nuclear Power: A Clean, Green, Reliable Strategy for Africa -A Just Transition with an Energy Mix (By Cheikh Niane and NJ Ayuk)
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Webinar Explores Best Practices for Enhancing Female Inclusion in African Energy
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (www.EnergyChamber.org) – the voice of the African energy sector – hosted a webinar exploring gender inclusivity and equality across Africa’s energy industry and the best practices to maximize female participation in helping Africa deliver a just and equitable energy transition. Under the AEC’s African Women Business … [Read more...] about African Energy Chamber (AEC) Webinar Explores Best Practices for Enhancing Female Inclusion in African Energy
