Rw-CSIRT

Cyber threats are numerous, and the number of cybercriminals is on the rise. If you find yourself a victim of any such incident, promptly reach out to @Rw_csirt for round-the-clock assistance.  #TekanaOnline #CyberSecMonth

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This week, staff from the Data Protection Office (DPO) Rwanda are in Kenya for a study visit to the @ODPC_KE. The visit aims to facilitate the exchange of best practices in data protection, strengthen institutional collaboration, and enhance data privacy frameworks in both countries.

Today Mr. Monzer Ali, CEO of @MTNRwanda, visited the CyberHub Academy and interacted with trainees on building a career in technology. The discussion covered the telecom industry's #cybersecurity needs, cultivating employability skills, and the growing importance of continuous learning in today's competitive job market.

#Deepfakes are getting harder to spot — but they still leave clues. If a video feels off, pause before you trust it. Watch for: 1. Poor lip sync 2. Stiff or mismatched facial expressions 3. Blurry or flickering face edges 4. Unnatural eye movement Stay alert! #TekanaOnline

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Security Alert: Active Exploitation of Django SQL Injection Vulnerability (CVE-2026-1207) cyber.gov.rw/updates/articl…

Today at the CyberHub, NCSA concluded a ten-week training program for 25 trainees on Cyber Defense and Response, as part of ongoing efforts to boost national cybersecurity capacity. The training covered core areas of cybersecurity, threat monitoring, incident response, and digital forensics, culminating with the presentation of a hands-on capstone project. #TekanaOnline

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Today, NCSA Chief Cybersecurity Standards Officer Ghislaine Kayigi joined a panel on "Emerging Risks and Institutional Response to Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence in Rwanda," organized by @ABA_Rwanda in partnership with @PlanRwanda. She highlighted NCSA's role in safeguarding Rwanda's cyberspace through key frameworks: the Cybercrime Law, Rwanda's Data Protection and Privacy Law, and the Child Online Protection Policy. During the panel discussion she called on organizations to clearly specify age groups for their content, urged internet providers to strengthen child-access filters, and stressed the importance of responsible use of AI. She added that "Everything you put online stays online" and called on all stakeholders to be thoughtful, responsible, and proactive about cybersecurity. Panelists agreed on the path forward — continuous awareness, verifying information before sharing, and reporting suspicious online activity. They called on policymakers, families, schools, and citizens to work together in building a safer digital environment. #TekanaOnline

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Before you hit Allow, ask: Will this app still work if I say no? If the answer is yes, keep that access off. Quick phone hygiene (takes 60 seconds): · review app permissions (camera, mic, location, contacts) · switch off anything you don’t use daily · choose “While using the app” instead of “Always” where possible Your phone isn’t public property. Set boundaries. #TekanaOnline #DataProtection

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