Researchers uncovered a new self-spreading malware named SORVEPOTEL that uses WhatsApp Web to spread across Windows systems. While most infections are in Brazil, the warning is significant for Africa, where WhatsApp is a primary communication tool for both individuals and government agencies. OSRS can help organizations strengthen awareness, monitoring, and policies to defend against this emerging threat.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, first launched in 2004 to build online safety. This year’s theme, Secure Our Digital Future: AI, Data, and Trust, highlights growing risks. Zero-click attacks, which need no user action, are on the rise. With AI agents like Microsoft Copilot, flaws such as EchoLeak show how silent exploits can leak sensitive data. OSRS helps organizations with governance, cloud security, and rapid incident response.

Cybersecurity in 2025 has seen major breaches across sectors. Attacks on Kido Nurseries, Harrods, FEMA, Jaguar Land Rover, and a 16 billion password leak reveal the scale of today’s threats. Hackers target education, retail, government, and manufacturing with growing success. Organizations must act by improving vendor risk management, patching, and adopting Zero Trust. OSRS helps build resilience with assessments, defense programs, and incident response planning.

Ghana has launched National Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025, marking a bold step in building a safer digital future. With growing threats in the digital economy, this initiative strengthens trust, security, and national resilience. OSRS stands ready to support Ghana through training, cloud security, AI governance, and digital forensics services.

A cyberattack disrupted check-in systems at major European airports on September 19–20, 2025, grounding flights and causing delays at Brussels, Berlin, and Heathrow. The incident exposed the risks of shared third-party systems. ÒGÚN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC (OSRS) helps organizations build resilience with risk assessments, response planning, and compliance support.

The FBI has warned about two cybercriminal groups, UNC6040 (ShinyHunters) and UNC6395 (Scattered Spider/Lapsus$ tactics). These groups target Salesforce systems using voice phishing and OAuth token abuse. Their goal is to steal sensitive data and demand ransom. In this OSRS blog, we explain their methods, why businesses must take action, and how OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting helps organizations build resilience through compliance, training, and investigation

Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 uncovered massive cybercrime networks across Africa, with over 1,200 arrests and millions recovered. This operation shows the scale of the threat and the urgent need for strong defenses. Learn how OSRS helps organizations protect their assets, ensure compliance, and stay ahead of cybercriminals

Artificial intelligence speeds up decisions, but its limits make human oversight vital. Learn why AI cannot replace human judgment in high-stakes areas like cybersecurity and finance. Discover how ÒGÚN Security Research and Strategic Consulting LLC (OSRS) helps organizations balance innovation with compliance, training, and investigations while reducing risk. Join Dr. Sunday Ogunlana at CyberWIDE on September 4 to explore AI ethics and decision-making.

The NNSA SharePoint breach in August 2025 and the Qantas cyberattack in July 2025 highlight the dangers of state-sponsored espionage and third-party data exposure. These incidents reveal how vulnerable critical systems and businesses remain. Learn the lessons and see how OSRS helps organizations build stronger cyber resilience.

“Five major cyber breaches hit Africa in July–August 2025. From South Africa to Nigeria, see how OSRS helps defend critical systems. #Cybersecurity”

Chinese state-sponsored cyber actors are targeting global networks, from telecoms to government systems, to fuel espionage operations. Using known vulnerabilities in routers and firewalls, these groups maintain long-term access and steal sensitive data. Organizations must act fast—patch systems, harden networks, and hunt for threats. OSRS helps businesses stay resilient with threat hunting, incident response, and network security expertise.

Social engineering exploits people, not machines. The Workday breach shows how attackers use trust and deception to gain access. This blog explores the four main types, five core concepts, and how OSRS can help organizations strengthen defenses through training, intelligence, and investigations.

AI is changing the face of cybersecurity—powering both hackers and defenders. From deepfake scams to automated threat detection, this blog breaks down real-life examples from 2025 and shows how AI acts as both sword and shield in the digital world. Discover how to stay protected in this evolving cyber landscape.

This article explores key strategies for securing your cloud environment using the 4 C’s and four security pillars. It highlights best practices for identity, data, and threat protection, and explains how to achieve secure cloud connections. OSRS offers expert support to help organizations build a resilient, compliant, and future-ready cloud infrastructure.

AI-powered impersonation attacks are escalating, as seen in the recent case of a fake Marco Rubio contacting top officials. ÒGÚN Security Research and Strategic Consulting (OSRS) offers expert solutions including AI threat modeling, executive training, and digital identity safeguards to help organizations detect, prevent, and respond to these emerging risks.

The May–June 2025 OSRS Threat Report highlights 10 major cyber incidents across Africa and over 1.4 billion global records breached. From fintech fraud in Nigeria to healthcare ransomware in Dubai, the cyber threat landscape is rapidly evolving. OSRS provides actionable intelligence and defense strategies to help organizations stay secure. Visit www.ogunsecurity.com or email contact@ogunsecurity.com.

The U.S. has entered the Israel–Iran war, striking Iranian nuclear sites. In this urgent OSRS briefing, Dr. Oludare Ogunlana analyzes the impact on Africa—highlighting political pressure, economic disruption, and rising human security risks. Africa must act strategically, with Nigeria leading the response.

Cheap Android phones shipped with fake WhatsApp and Telegram apps are targeting crypto users by stealing wallet addresses and sensitive data. Preloaded malware on these devices reroutes transactions to hackers, with over $1.6 million stolen so far. Many of these phones may have reached African markets, including Nigeria, raising serious security concerns.

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