HARARE – WhatsApp has begun rolling out its long-awaited username feature, allowing users in Zimbabwe to reserve unique handles that can be shared instead of phone numbers when starting new conversations. The optional feature is designed to improve privacy by letting users communicate without revealing their mobile numbers. However, cybersecurity experts are warning that it could also create new opportunities for scammers to impersonate businesses, banks and government instit

HARARE – Millions of internet-connected devices, including smart TVs, Android TV boxes and streaming devices, may have been unknowingly used as part of a global proxy network that cybercriminals allegedly exploited to conceal their online activities, according to recent cybersecurity investigations. The operation centred on malware known as Popa, which security researchers say infected Android-based consumer devices and connected them to a residential proxy service known as N

HARARE — Zimbabwe's leading mobile money platform, EcoCash, has regained control of its official X account after it was briefly compromised by an unauthorised individual who used the platform to post explicit content and messages claiming responsibility for the breach.

VICTORIA FALLS – Zimbabwe has trained more than 10,000 young people in ethical hacking and cyber defence as part of a national strategy aimed at strengthening cybersecurity, protecting critical infrastructure, and creating opportunities in the digital economy.

Behind the scenes, the process is a calculated technical maneuver. When a scammer attempts to register your phone number on their device, WhatsApp’s security system triggers a one-time six-digit verification code sent via SMS to the legitimate owner. Once that code is shared, the hacker logs in, instantly locking the original user out. This begins a "domino effect" where the scammer impersonates the victim to solicit emergency funds, promote fraudulent investment schemes, or