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Oracle OpenWorld 2015- Attend to Hear, Learn, Find Out & Network

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August 14, 2015

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The best, most innovative sessions are at Oracle OpenWorld 2015. Nigeria CommunicationsWeek looks at some of the sessions individuals, businesses and governments can explore.

Big Data Central @ OpenWorld
Ensure your company can take advantage of big data information opportunities by turning customer interactions into big opportunities. Improve the quality of digital data received from customer interactions and drive business growth by delivering data integration and data management.

Gain a competitive advantage with an information strategy and big data architecture focused on data liquidity.

Attendants at Big Data Central will hear how customers are turning customer interactions into big opportunities that give them a competitive advantage; learn how to provide the best foundation for big data analytics with next-generation big-data integration with Oracle Big Data, Hadoop, and analytics and find out about the latest product road maps in big data management, integration, analytics, and applications.

Cloud Central @ OpenWorld
See how Oracle is delivering modern cloud-computing technology that can help you see new business opportunities and innovate faster.

Hear customers and partners share their latest successes achieved with Oracle Cloud, private cloud, or managed cloud adoption.

Broadest Cloud Solution will form the central focus of discussion. Oracle offers the most comprehensive portfolio of cloud solutions for your business, IT infrastructure, and development needs.

So whether you’re looking for modern SaaS applications for greater business productivity or an innovative cloud platform for application development and deployment, you’ll find what you need here. Hear how customers are driving business opportunities and innovating faster with Oracle Cloud Solutions; learn how to enable greater responsiveness and innovation as business requirements evolve over time and find out about the latest Oracle Cloud Solutions offerings from private to managed to hybrid cloud, including DaaS, SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

CX Central @ OpenWorld
Whether your focus is marketing, sales, or service, you need to deliver consistent, personalized customer experiences.

Find out how Oracle customers are increasing business agility and delivering ROI through their customer experience implementations. Are you ready to modernize your customer experience? Of course, in today’s world you need to exceed your customers’ expectations. Your customers expect a seamless experience when they interact with your brand. Don’t fall behind.

Attend CX Central @ OpenWorld to hear how customers are modernizing their business with native mobile, social, and analytics technologies to beat out their competition; learn from industry experts and discover how to leverage best practices for never missing an opportunity with a customer and gaining a competitive advantage and find out about the latest in Oracle Cloud and CRM solutions, including marketing, sales, service, and commerce.

Engineered Systems @ OpenWorld
Are you optimizing your entire hardware and software technology stack to deliver extreme performance?

Oracle customers and partners will share their stories about improving performance while dramatically reducing acquisition and operating costs.

Yes! Extreme Performance. Minimal Cost.
Everyone is being asked to reduce IT complexity and spend while enabling innovation and business transformation. Attend Engineered Systems Central to hear how customers are cutting complexity, reducing costs, adding extreme performance, and delivering faster deployments; learn how Oracle Engineered Systems optimize the entire hardware and software technology stack to deliver extreme performance that enables you to get more work done and find out about the latest offerings from Oracle Exadata, Oracle SuperCluster, Oracle Exalogic, and more.

ERP Central @ OpenWorld
Oracle customers are building the business of tomorrow with Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud.

You can’t deny the fact you need to equip your workforce with modern ERP and empower them to higher levels of productivity.

In other words, Modernize Your ERP. At OpenWorld2015, learn about the latest digital and innovative technologies and how they can help you modernize your current ERP solution. Packed with keynotes, sessions, and demos, attend ERP Central to hear how customers are equipping their workforce with a modern ERP and empowering them toward higher levels of productivity; network with your peers and industry leaders to hear about the latest innovations that can help modernize your back office into a collaborative, efficient, intuitive operation with enriched financial and operational capabilities.

Find out about the latest product road maps for Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning Cloud and how companies are migrating their legacy systems for increased value and efficiency.

HCM Central @ OpenWorld
Find out how modern HR organizations are creating a great employee experience that serves their customers and the business. Be there to get tips on how to Modernize Your HCM

HR organizations that don’t have a modern HR and talent strategy are missing out on creating real value for their business.

Modern HR leaders can create a great employee experience that serves its customers and the business. Attend HCM Central to hear how leaders from some of the most innovative companies are using mobile and social to improve collaboration and performance that help drive their business forward; network with your peers and industry leaders to discuss upcoming trends in HR and how you can prepare for them.

Find out about the latest product roadmaps for Oracle HCM Cloud that focus on global HR, talent management, workforce rewards, and workforce management.

Mobile Central @ OpenWorld
In today’s world businesses need to create and deliver engaging user experiences on a secure platform, for any application, for any device, and with any data. Experience what the most innovative enterprises are doing. Thinking of simplifying and enabling the mobile enterprise? Are you optimizing for mobile? Learn how Oracle can help extend and enhance your existing applications—and your competitive advantage. Attend Mobile Central to hear how customers are creating a modern workforce to help their employees stay connected, and how they’re disrupting their business with mobile to gain a timely edge; discover how Oracle’s complete, flexible mobile solutions can help organizations keep up with the demands of a modern workforce and find out how to optimize for mobile using Oracle Applications while strengthening security and capturing business opportunities through mobile and social.

OPN Central @ OpenWorld
As an Oracle partner there is no better place to learn the latest on Oracle strategy and vision than Oracle OpenWorld. Take the opportunity to network with other partners and expand your list of contacts and resources.

Build and Grow Your Business with Oracle
Increase your knowledge and gain valuable insight from Oracle executives and other Oracle partners as you learn about Oracle’s direction and strategy.

Attend OPN Central to hear how Oracle partners are growing their business with Oracle offerings, allowing them to expand their markets and find new market opportunities; have the ability to earn OPN Certified Specialist accreditations at no cost and network with Oracle executives and other Oracle partners at the OPN keynote, OPN Lounge, and famed OPN AfterDark reception.

SCM Central @ OpenWorld
Learn how you can gain a sustainable advantage and drive innovation by transforming traditional supply chains into integrated value chains. Hear from customers on the latest trends and successes in supply chain management.

Modernize Your Supply Chain
In today’s world businesses are repeatedly asked to grow their top and bottom lines, reduce operational costs, and empower their people. Hear how Oracle customers are succeeding. Attend SCM Central to learn how customers are gaining a sustainable advantage and driving innovation by transforming their traditional supply chains into integrated value chains; find out how to reduce costs while improving customer service and supporting expansion in new markets and product lines and hear about Oracle’s latest product offerings with Oracle Transportation and Global Trade Management Cloud Service, Oracle Product Value Chain solutions including Oracle Product Value Chain Cloud, and more.

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Firm Reviews the Evolution of Phishing Threats in 2025

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February 6, 2026

Chike Onwuegbuchi

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A new Kaspersky review reveals how cybercriminals revived and refined phishing techniques to target individuals and businesses in 2025, including calendar-based attacks, voice message deceptions and sophisticated multi-factor authentication (MFA) bypass schemes.

The findings emphasise the critical need for user vigilance, employee training and advanced email protection solutions to counter these persistent threats moving forward.

Calendar-based phishing targets office workers

A tactic originally from the late 2010s, calendar-based phishing, has reemerged with a focus on B2B environments. Attackers send emails with calendar event invitations, often containing no body text, hiding malicious links in the event description.

When opened, the event auto-adds to the user’s calendar, with reminders urging them to click links leading to fake login pages, such as those mimicking Microsoft.

Previously aimed at Google Calendar users in mass campaigns, this method now targets office employees. Organisations should conduct regular phishing awareness training, such as simulated attack workshops, to teach employees to verify unexpected calendar invites.

Voice message phishing with CAPTCHA evasion

Phishers are deploying minimalist emails posing as voice message notifications, containing sparse text and a link to a basic landing page. Clicking the link triggers a chain of CAPTCHA verifications to bypass security bots, ultimately directing users to a fraudulent Google login page that validates email addresses and captures credentials.

This multi-layered deception highlights the need for employee training programmes, such as interactive modules on recognising suspicious links and advanced email server protection solutions like Kaspersky SecureMail, which detect and block such covert tactics.

MFA bypass via fake cloud service logins

These sophisticated phishing campaigns are targeting multi-factor authentication (MFA) by mimicking services like pCloud (a cloud storage provider that offers encrypted file storage, sharing and backup services).

These emails, disguised as neutral support follow-ups, lead to fake login pages on lookalike domains (e.g., pcloud.online). The pages interact with the real pCloud service via API, validating emails and prompting for OTP codes and passwords, granting attackers account access upon successful login.

To counter this, organisations should implement mandatory cybersecurity training and deploy email security solutions like Kaspersky Security for Mail Servers, which flags fraudulent domains and API-driven attacks.

“With phishing schemes growing more deceptive, Kaspersky urges users to treat unusual email attachments, like password-protected PDFs or QR codes, with caution and verify website URLs before entering any credentials.

“Organisations should adopt comprehensive training programmes, which includes real-world simulations and best practices for spotting phishing attempts. Additionally, deploying robust email server protection solutions ensures real-time detection and blocking of advanced phishing tactics,” comments Roman Dedenok, Anti-Spam Expert at Kaspersky.

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NDPC Commits to Balancing Data Privacy, Protection Information

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February 5, 2026

Ebere Melum-Nwogbo

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Nigerian Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has expressed its commitment to balance information around data privacy and protection.

NDPC Commits to Balancing Data Privacy, Protection Information

Dr. Vincent Olatunji, national commissioner, NDPC, stated this in Abuja, at the National Data Privacy Summit with the theme, “Privacy in the Era of Emerging Technologies,” organised by the commission.

Olatunji said the NDPC, at the moment, was looking at balancing information around data privacy and protection.

“What we are doing is just to look at how to balance information around privacy and protection, which is really important, because as we are innovating, at the same time, we have to consider issues around privacy and protection,” he stated.

He added that the commission has been very bold in taking risks that would bring about growth.

“Our starting point is growing at a very alarming rate, and we are not afraid of anything. We can take risks. And that is why a lot is happening in Nigeria, and this is the level of clarity,” he explained.

In his address, Dr. Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), stated that Internet of Things holds promise for Nigeria’s economy.

The EVC, who was represented by Abraham Oshadami, executive commissioner, Technical Services (ECTS), noted that, “in an era in which digital assets, Internet of Things, future digital computing and other transformative technologies are key, and both a cornerstone of building trust for the adoption and a prerequisite for sustainable progress.

“Emerging technologies hold immense promise for Nigeria’s grand economy, but they also introduce complex risks to personal and individual rights.

“So, balancing innovation through post-ethical safeguards and public trust is the first step to ensuring that global digital advancement benefits all Nigerians without compromising their privacy or their security,” he added.

“As we just heard from the Nigeria Police, telecom operators have a vast amount of sensitive historical information daily, including connectivity apps and collaboration on privacy, security, and number protection, both to their and their inheritors,” he said.

Dr. Bako Shurkuk, commissioner for Science, Technology and Innovation, Plateau State, who represented Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, said, emerging technologies can be harnessed to attain sustainable growth.

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OADC Lagos Reinforces Commitment to Local Data Hosting and Digital Transformation @ NDPC’s National Privacy Week Summit

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February 4, 2026

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Open Access Data Centres (OADC) Lagos has reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s data protection and digital transformation agenda through its sponsorship and active participation in the Nigeria Data Protection Commission’s (NDPC) National Privacy Week Summit.

The National Privacy Week Summit, organised by the NDPC, convened policymakers, regulators, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to promote data privacy awareness, strengthen compliance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), and advance conversations around data security, sovereignty, and responsible data governance.

As a sponsor of the event, OADC Lagos demonstrated its continued support for the Federal Government’s drive toward local data hosting and data domiciliation, which are increasingly critical to safeguarding sensitive information, enhancing regulatory compliance, and building trust in Nigeria’s digital economy.

Through its carrier-neutral, Tier III Design certified data centre in Lekki, Lagos, OADC provides secure, resilient, and compliant infrastructure that enables government institutions and private sector organisations to host and manage data locally while meeting international best practices.

Commenting on the engagement, Adesola Adesugba, Country Marketing Manager, Open Access Data Centres Nigeria, said: “We are proud to have supported the Nigeria Data Protection Commission through the National Privacy Week Summit and to stand alongside the government in advancing Nigeria’s digital transformation objectives.

“Strengthening local data hosting and domiciliation is fundamental to national data sovereignty, improved security, and sustainable digital growth, and OADC Lagos remains committed to enabling this future.”

OADC’s participation at National Privacy Week Summit underscores its role as a trusted digital infrastructure partner to government and enterprise, supporting secure cloud connectivity, regulatory compliance, and the long-term development of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem.

Open Access Data Centres is part of the WIOCC Group and operates open-access, world-class data centres across Africa, serving cloud providers, network operators, enterprises, and public sector institutions.

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