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