Category : Cybersecurity


FBI Director's Email Hacked by Iran-Linked Hackers

FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account was compromised by Iran-linked hackers, who leaked historical personal materials. The FBI confirmed the breach but stated no government information was involved.

Meta Fined $375M Over Child Safety Violations

A New Mexico jury has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $375 million for misleading users about platform safety and enabling child exploitation, marking a landmark legal ruling against the tech giant.

Bank-Telecom Coordination to Eliminate SIM Reassignment Risks

Akin Adegoke, Chief Digital Officer at Lotus Bank, explains how recycled phone numbers linked to bank accounts create fraud risks and calls for coordinated action between banks and telecom operators to strengthen Nigeria's digital banking security.

Police Charge Two Over Fake Moniepoint Scandal Cyberstalking

The Nigeria Police Force has filed charges against two suspects for allegedly creating a fraudulent platform to spread false claims about Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, promising ₦500,000 rewards and impersonating a social media influencer.

Nigeria's Top 5 Online Scams and Safety Tips for 2026

As online scams in Nigeria grow more sophisticated with AI, fraudsters use deep fakes, cloned bank sites, and fake relief offers. Learn the top 5 tactics and essential safety tips to protect your money and identity in 2026.

NSCDC Arrests 12 Suspected Illegal Immigrants in Kwara

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has apprehended 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in Ilorin, Kwara State, following a public tip-off. The operation recovered phones, passports, and other items as investigations continue.

Nigerian Jailed in US for Tax Fraud via Hacking Scheme

A Nigerian national, Matthew A. Akande, has been sentenced to eight years in a US prison for hacking tax firms, filing over 1,000 fake returns, and stealing over $1.3 million in refunds through a phishing scheme.

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