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Stay informed with the latest insights, trends, and developments in the world of cybersecurity. At ÒGÚN SECURITY RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC CONSULTING (OSRS), our blog features expert articles, in-depth analyses, and practical tips designed to enhance your understanding of cybersecurity challenges and best practices. Join our community of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals as we explore topics ranging from threat intelligence to AI governance and everything in between.
SORVEPOTEL Malware Shows Why Africa’s Reliance on WhatsApp Is a Risk
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.
Zero-Click Attacks and AI Agents: A New Cybersecurity Risk
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.
Cisco Firewall Exploits in 2025: What Organizations Must Know
Hackers exploited a zero-day flaw in Cisco ASA firewalls, forcing U.S. agencies to patch or disconnect devices. The attack shows how trusted security tools can become gateways for intrusion. Organizations must act fast with patching, monitoring, and Zero Trust. OSRS helps with risk assessments, incident response, and resilience building.
CAMCON 2025: Shaping Nigeria’s Digital Future
Dr. Oludare Ogunlana will deliver the keynote address at CAMCON 2025 on October 16 at 9:00 AM at the NCDMB Towers in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, with global participation virtually. The conference, held during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, comes at a critical time as Nigeria faces rising cybercrime and a growing youth population in need of opportunities. CAMCON 2025 is an essential step toward building digital resilience.
Limitations of AI in Critical Decision-Making: Why Human Oversight Still Matters
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.
How AI Reskilling Strengthens Governance and Compliance
AI is transforming industries, but reskilling is key to managing compliance and governance. OSRS, led by Dr. Oludare Ogunlana, provides expert training across cybersecurity, privacy, and AI. With services from compliance advisory to digital investigations, OSRS equips organizations to stay compliant, ethical, and prepared for the AI-driven future.
AI Compliance Failures: Lessons for Businesses
Artificial Intelligence offers speed and innovation but also brings compliance risks. Around the world, firms face fines for failures in AI safety, privacy, and intellectual property. This article explains why AI should not be overregulated, the main compliance concerns, how AI supports regulatory compliance, and the biggest challenges. Learn how OSRS helps organizations strengthen governance, reduce risk, and avoid costly penalties.
When Machines Decide: Balancing Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI Ethics
Dr. Sunday Ogunlana will speak on “When Machines Decide: Balancing Cybersecurity, Privacy, and AI Ethics” at CyberWIDE, September 24, 2025. This blog explores the challenges of AI and explains how OSRS services help organizations strengthen cybersecurity, protect privacy, and build trust in digital systems.
Top Five Cybersecurity Incidents of August 2025 — Lessons for Every Organization
Discover the top five cybersecurity breaches of August 2025, including TransUnion, Gmail, Nevada’s ransomware shutdown, OnTrac, and Allianz Life. Learn what happened, why it matters, and how OSRS can help organizations strengthen defenses through training, intelligence, investigations, and advisory services.
UN Adopts Landmark AI Resolution: What It Means for Global Security
The UN has adopted a landmark AI resolution to guide global governance. It creates a scientific panel and dialogue platform to ensure safe, fair, and inclusive AI. OSRS supports this vision by offering training, intelligence, investigations, and cybersecurity consulting to help organizations align with global standards.
Countering Chinese State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage: What You Need to Know
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.
The Power of Social Engineering: Lessons from the Workday Data Breach
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.
The Need for African-Led Innovation in AI
African-led innovation in AI is vital for growth, security, and global influence. From fintech in Nigeria to agriculture in Ghana and smart cities in South Africa, AI is transforming the continent. With the right support, Africa can lead in creating solutions for its people and the world. OSRS empowers this vision with secure, ethical, and resilient AI strategies.
AI in Policing: Laws, Risks, and How OSRS Can Help
This article explores how AI is transforming U.S. policing through tools like report drafting, facial recognition, and license plate readers. It reviews key state laws, including Texas’s new 2026 AI regulations, and highlights the risks and benefits of AI in law enforcement. OSRS offers expert guidance to help agencies adopt AI tools legally, ethically, and with public trust.
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