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Didier Mutabazi, the CEO of TransUnion Rwanda, speaks during the presentation of the Consumer Pulse Survey report, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Courtesy.
Technology

Digital fraud surge threatens trust as scammers target six in 10 consumers

Saturday, July 11, 2026
The newly published report shows that suspected digital fraud involving consumers in Rwanda fell from 2.7 per cent in 2024 to 1.6 per cent in 2025
Technology

Digital fraud in Rwanda declines below global average

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
BPR Rwanda customers at the Nyabugogo Branch.

The chained pen theory of banking trust

Monday, May 04, 2026
Rwanda’s banking sector is facing a fresh wave of attempted cyber fraud, with banks and regulators warning customers against scammers
Finance

Banks raise alarm over surge in phishing attempts 

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Equity Bank's commitment to customer protection and financial stability was demonstrated by its swift provisioning for any potential shortfall, fully immunising its customers and operations without causing market destabilisation or erosion of public trust. Courtesy

How banks are pioneering 'first responders' in coordinated defence against cyber attacks

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Sadrah Irasubiza, Managing Director of NetFella, speaks to the media during an event on cybersecurity and data protection awareness on Friday, November 21. Photo by Bahizi Craish.
Security

Why trained youth, stronger laws are key to digital safety

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Rwandan consumers face the highest risk of digital fraud during account creation, with 2.8 per cent of attempts identified as suspicious between February and May. File
Security

Rwandans most vulnerable to online fraud when creating accounts, report finds

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
SACCO Rugarama in Burera District. SACCO faces high cyber risk because reliance on multiple third-party platforms creates vulnerabilities exploitable by cybercriminals. Courtesy

Strengthening cybersecurity in Rwanda’s SACCOs amid digital transformation

Friday, November 07, 2025
Emmanuel Hamez, Managing Director of Airtel Rwanda, speaks to journalists during a press conference where a new AI-powered tool designed to identify and flag suspicious messages was introduced. COURTESY
Technology

Airtel Rwanda launches AI spam alert system to curb digital fraud

Friday, July 18, 2025
ICT and Innovation minister Paula Ingabire and PS Yves Iradukunda appear before the parliamentary committee on Thursday, March 13. Rwanda is set to set up a cybersecurity academy this year to offer courses related to protection against attacks using technology.
Technology

Govt sets up cybersecurity academy to tackle tech threats

Friday, March 14, 2025
The latest Regulation No. 872024 reaffirms Rwanda’s commitment to modernising cheque governance, strengthening enforcement, and aligning with international best practices to enhance financial integrity and discipline.

Evolution of cheque regulation in Rwanda

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
Cybercriminals are now using AI-powered voice cloning to impersonate individuals and scam unsuspecting victims. Internet
Technology

AI voice cloning: How to protect yourself from fraud

Monday, February 24, 2025