Tag: Hacking

MTN Uganda Commits Shs 50.55 Bn to Boost National Connectivity

MTN Uganda8 has contributed Shs 50.55 billion to Uganda Communications Commission's (UCC)'s Universal Service and Access Fund (USAF), aimed at bridging the digital divide in Uganda. The contribution represents the largest ever by MTN Uganda to the government-run...

Police Recover Guns, Livestock in Karamoja Security Operation

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Uganda Police Force has reported significant success in curbing criminal activity in the Karamoja sub-region following a series of targeted security operations led by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU). Addressing the media at the Naguru Police Headquarters...

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Government should Empower Citizens to Tackle Cyber Threats—Experts

Recently there was an attack on Bank of Uganda, where over UGX 60 billion was stolen by hackers, which many cyber experts say could have resulted from human error, and it could have been prevented had there been strong cybersecurity mechanisms.

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Police Arrest Four Suspects over Hacking Kabaka’s Deputy Gombolola...

On July 13, 2024, Abdul Wamala, a boda-boda chairperson, and his wife were attacked by machete-wielding thugs in Wetiye village. Both sustained severe injuries and remained in critical condition following the assault.

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Kabaka’s Deputy Gombolola Chief Brutally Hacked in Kassanda District

Sonko is Kabaka’s deputy Gombolola Chief of Mutuba Musanvu Myanzi and a resident of Luswa village in Kassanda district.

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Two Arrested in Connection with Murder of Couple in...

Recent reports indicate a surge in violence linked to family land disputes in Bukomansimbi and surrounding districts. For instance, on September 16, 2024, a 50-year-old man identified as Umaru Nsubuga was attacked and stabbed to death while other family members were brutally injured.

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Masaka Police Hunt for Suspect over Double Family Machete...

This attack highlights the need for greater awareness and support for victims of domestic violence and the importance of addressing substance abuse issues in the community.