Engineering, Art & Tech

Remote Workers Targeted by Cyber Criminals Impersonating Google

Published

5 years ago

June 5, 2020

Mark Wamai

By Arthur Moses Opio

In unprecedented times like this, we encourage you to remain firm and resilient but also purpose to grow on all fronts. One of the areas of growth is in our knowledge of ICTs and Cyber Security. There continues to be an increase in Phishing Scams and Form-based Cyber-Attacks while working from home.

During this COVID19 period, working from home has been the new normal, and Hackers have surely exploited this opportunity because they very well know that someone who works from home, could be having few defenses. But one of our greatest defenses is continuous cybersecurity awareness.

Phishing Attacks On The Rise Due To Work From Home

According to Info Security, There has been a substantial rise in phishing attacks recently as a result of the increase in people working from home during the COVID19 pandemic, with security systems and practices difficult to maintain for many businesses in these circumstances.

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Call for Applications; Makerere University – University of Groningen Erasmus+ Programme (2021 – 2027)

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2 weeks ago

February 20, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

Don’t miss the chance to apply for the Erasmus+ ICM scholarships from the University of Groningen! Four scholarships available for any discipline, with a 90-day mobility period. Apply by 27 March 2025!

Call for Applications – University of Groningen – RevFeb2025 Download

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Call for Abstracts

Published

2 weeks ago

February 19, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

Makerere University in conjunction with East African Land Administration Network (EALAN) is organizing a Joint AGRC and EALAN Conference 2025 on the theme; Geo-Enablement for Sustainable Development: Harnessing Innovation in Geomatics and Land Administration.

The deadline for receiving abstracts is 30th April 2025.

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Call for applications: Master’s Scholarship for Exchange Semester at TUM for Winter Semester 2025/26, 1 Oct 2025 – 31 March 2026

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2 weeks ago

February 18, 2025

Alex Isemaghendera

About the TUM SEED Center

The TUM SEED Center is an Excellence Centre for Exchange and Development, funded by DAAD and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development from 2020 to 2029. The TUM SEED Center conducts research and offers higher education at the intersection of Sustainable Energies, Entrepreneurship and Development (SEED) in the Global South.

The TUM SEED Center consists of the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and ten leading technical universities across the Global South, including Bahir Dar University (Ethiopia), Bandung Institute of Technology (Indonesia), Burkina Institute of Technology (Burkina Faso), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (Ghana), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (India), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (Kenya), Makerere University (Uganda), Namibia University of Science and Technology (Namibia), Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (Peru), and Stellenbosch University (South Africa).

Who can apply

This scholarship is open to master’s students currently enrolled at one of the TUM SEED Center partner universities, who have an excellent academic record and a strong motivation to apply for an exchange semester at TUM with scholarship support.

We seek engaged students from the Global South, who are highly interested in sustainable development and eager to contribute to meaningful change. Applicants should have a keen interest in sustainable development and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of sustainable energies and entrepreneurship.

SEED scholarship holders are expected to maintain strong academic performance, actively participate in TUM SEED Center activities, and engage in academic exchange with fellow scholars. Women and individuals with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply.

*Application Requirements *

Currently enrolled as a Master’s student at a TUM SEED partner university in a field related to sustainable energies, sustainable entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary or energy policy
Excellent academic track record
Extracurricular skills, social engagement, and strong motivation

*Application Deadline *

Interested students must submit their application by 15 March 2025 via the online application form:
https://wkf.ms/4hfUkgP