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27
Feb

Technology

Romance Turned Nightmare: The Rise of Cryptocurrency Scams

David Sekkle / 9 months
0
5 min read

Shreya Datta, a software expert from Philadelphia, fell victim to a sophisticated cryptocurrency romance scam, losing $450,000 in savings and retirement funds. The scam, known as “pig butchering,” involves fraudsters using false love and tenderness to lure victims into bogus cryptocurrency investments. Datta’s scammer, posing as a French wine dealer named “Ancel,” manipulated her emotions through charming messages and deepfake videos.

26
Feb

Technology

Advancing Health Communication: Luganda Neural Text-to-Speech System Breaks Barriers

David Sekkle / 9 months
0
4 min read

Researchers from Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art, and Technology (CEDAT) have developed an Artificial Intelligence-based solution aimed at translating written Luganda text into speech. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Ronald Kizito, the study, funded by the Ugandan government, focuses on improving health promotion and accessibility for Luganda speakers.

23
Feb

Technology

PrintListener: Exploiting Finger Friction Sounds for Biometric Security Breaches

David Sekkle / 10 months
0
3 min read

Researchers from China and the United States have introduced a groundbreaking attack called PrintListener, targeting the Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) through side-channel exploitation of finger friction sounds.

22
Feb

Technology

Google Introduces Gemini Chatbot Amid AI Race with Microsoft

David Sekkle / 10 months
0
2 min read

Google rebranded its ChatGPT-style chatbot to Gemini, enhancing its visibility across products in competition with Microsoft’s Bing chatbot. Gemini, accessible via Google’s app for iPhones, signifies its integration into user experience akin to search. Google unveiled Gemini Ultra 1.0, its powerful AI model, available globally for a subscription fee. Microsoft, in response, redesigned Copilot (now Bing chatbot) and plans to promote it during the Super Bowl.

21
Feb

Technology

Signal Introduces Usernames for Enhanced Privacy and Security

David Sekkle / 10 months
0
4 min read

Signal, the renowned end-to-end encrypted messaging app, has announced the launch of usernames, aiming to bolster user privacy and security. This feature allows users to create unique usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers to initiate chats, effectively safeguarding against potential phone number hijacking by hackers.

20
Feb

Technology

Embracing the Digital Age: Advice for Fresh Graduates from Uganda Pentecostal University

David Sekkle / 10 months
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3 min read

Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi, the chief guest, advised the graduates to be prepared to seize opportunities and overcome obstacles in the domains of big data, distributed ledger, and artificial intelligence that the digital era has created for development and innovation.

19
Feb

Technology

Overview of the EU’s Internet Services Act: Regulations, Responsibilities, and Enforcement

David Sekkle / 10 months
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4 min read

The European Union’s Internet Services Act is a significant legislation aiming to regulate illegal and harmful content on digital platforms. It applies to both very large platforms and smaller businesses, with stricter regulations for the former.

15
Feb

Technology

The Evolution of E-Payments in Africa

David Sekkle / 10 months
0
5 min read

The transition from cash-based economies to cashless transactions is rapidly unfolding across Africa, spurred by favorable regulatory environments, technological advancements, and shifting consumer behaviors.

14
Feb

Technology

Advancing Healthcare through Artificial Intelligence: Perspectives from Mbarara University

David Sekkle / 10 months
0
4 min read

Senior medical professionals and researchers at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) are advocating for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into healthcare, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment processes.

13
Feb

Technology

Enhancing Trade Facilitation in the East African Community: The Role of Mobile Technology and Policy Initiatives

David Sekkle / 10 months
0
6 min read

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and Partner States are tasked with implementing the EAC Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) Mobile Application by April 30, 2024. Developed with the assistance of Trademark Africa, this app aims to streamline reporting, monitoring, and elimination of NTBs within the community.

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Romance Turned Nightmare: The Rise of Cryptocurrency Scams

Advancing Health Communication: Luganda Neural Text-to-Speech System Breaks Barriers

PrintListener: Exploiting Finger Friction Sounds for Biometric Security Breaches

Google Introduces Gemini Chatbot Amid AI Race with Microsoft

Signal Introduces Usernames for Enhanced Privacy and Security

Embracing the Digital Age: Advice for Fresh Graduates from Uganda Pentecostal University

Overview of the EU’s Internet Services Act: Regulations, Responsibilities, and Enforcement

The Evolution of E-Payments in Africa

Advancing Healthcare through Artificial Intelligence: Perspectives from Mbarara University

Enhancing Trade Facilitation in the East African Community: The Role of Mobile Technology and Policy Initiatives

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