CRMI Backs CBN Digital Payment Security, Urges Compliance
The Chartered Risk Management Institute of Nigeria supports CBN's new digital payment security measures, calling for stricter compliance to combat fraud and identity theft.
Category : Cybersecurity
AI Scams Evade Crackdown in Nigeria via Facebook Ads
Scammers use AI and Facebook ads to impersonate Nigerian public figures, promising huge earnings. Authorities struggle to curb the surge as Meta profits from fraudulent ads.
US Soldier Arrested for Insider Bets on Maduro Capture
Master Sergeant Gannon Ken Van Dyk is accused of using classified information to place bets on the operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, earning over $400,000.
CAC Mandates Password Reset and 2FA for iCRP Users
CAC requires all iCRP users to reset passwords and enable Two-Factor Authentication after a cybersecurity breach. Steps and support provided.
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NCS Urges Global Action Against Transnational Crime Networks
The Nigeria Customs Service emphasizes the need for international collaboration to address evolving security threats like narcotics trafficking and terrorism financing at a global security summit.
Nigeria Records 4,200 Weekly Cyber-Attacks Amid Digital Growth
Nigeria is experiencing an average of 4,200 cyber-attacks weekly, linked to its growing digital economy, with the CBN warning about hacking attempts on personal accounts.
CBN Warns of Cyber Hack Attempts After CAC Attack
The Central Bank of Nigeria alerts the public to rising cyber hack attempts, urging vigilance against fraudulent messages and emails falsely claiming to be from the bank to protect personal accounts.
ASF France Urges Action on CAC Data Breach Exposing Entrepreneurs
Avocats Sans Frontières France calls for accountability and protection following a large-scale data breach at Nigeria's Corporate Affairs Commission, compromising sensitive entrepreneur data.
Analyst Questions INEC's Forensic Investigation of Chairman's X Account
A cybersecurity analyst has disputed INEC's forensic investigation that cleared Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan of owning a controversial X account, citing flaws in evidence and methodology.
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CBN and NCC Partner to Fight Digital Fraud in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria and Nigerian Communications Commission have signed a comprehensive MoU to strengthen fraud controls, enhance consumer protection, and secure Nigeria's digital economy through coordinated regulatory action.
CIBN Hit by 250GB Data Breach, Banker Data Exposed
The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria is reportedly at the center of a major cybersecurity incident, with 250GB of sensitive data allegedly leaked online, including personal and institutional information of banking professionals.
Hackers Threaten Election Data, Target Govt and Banks
A ransomware group, ByteToBreach, has attacked Nigerian agencies like CAC and banks, stealing sensitive data and demanding ransom, raising fears for election security ahead of 2027.
Lagos Launches Cybersecurity Guidelines to Enhance Digital Safety
The Lagos State Government has released new Cybersecurity Guidelines to strengthen digital protection for businesses, institutions, and residents, aiming to combat cybercrime losses exceeding $500 million annually in Nigeria.
Infrared Drones Transform Nigeria's Oil Theft Fight
A report to Nigeria's joint parliamentary committee details how advanced surveillance technology, including infrared drones, has dramatically improved the detection and prevention of crude oil theft in the Niger Delta.
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NDPC Probes Alleged Data Breach at CAC
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a formal investigation into a reported data breach involving the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), citing concerns over threat actors targeting national databases.
NDPC Warns Organisations as Hackers Target Financial Systems
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued an urgent regulatory advisory warning of coordinated cyber threats targeting the nation's financial systems and critical digital infrastructure.
Nigeria's Digital Growth Meets Cybersecurity Challenges
Nigeria's rapid digital transformation is under threat as recent cyber incidents highlight systemic vulnerabilities. The government plans a Cybersecurity Coordination Council to enhance defenses.
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Discover advanced preparation strategies for IT professionals aiming to earn cybersecurity and networking certifications like Cisco 200-301 and Microsoft MS-500, enhancing career prospects in a digital world.
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NDPC Orders Improved Data Security as Cyber Threats Intensify
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a directive requiring organizations to strengthen data protection systems due to rising cyber threats targeting financial systems and critical national assets.
NDA Alerts Public to Fake Social Media Accounts Impersonating Commandant
The Nigerian Defence Academy has issued a stern warning about scammers creating fake social media profiles of its Commandant, Major General Oluwemi Thomas Olatoye, to offer fraudulent contracts to the public.
CAC Cyberattack Raises Business Disruption Concerns
The Corporate Affairs Commission confirms a cyberattack on its systems, prompting investigations with NITDA. Business operations face potential delays as stakeholders warn of risks to company registrations and data security across Nigeria.
Banking Experts Warn of Rising Cyber Fraud in Nigeria
Nigerian banking stakeholders call for urgent action against emerging technology risks, highlighting cybersecurity as the most pressing threat facing financial institutions.
Firms Secure ISO 27001:2022 for E-Invoicing Compliance in Nigeria
Stransact and its subsidiary Doftwerks have obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, enhancing data protection for Nigeria's e-invoicing system. This global standard ensures secure compliance solutions for the Nigeria Revenue Service mandate.
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7.7 TB LAPD Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Police Records
A major cybersecurity breach has leaked 7.7 terabytes of sensitive Los Angeles Police Department records, including officer personal data and internal affairs files, raising serious security concerns.
Nigeria 12th in FBI Cybercrime Complaints with 1,219 Reports
Nigeria placed 12th among foreign countries filing cybercrime complaints with the FBI's IC3 in 2025, submitting 1,219 reports as global losses exceeded $20 billion for the first time.
FCCPC Must Act Against Digital Theft by AI Giants
Nigerian journalists and publishers face exploitation as global tech firms scrape decades of reportage to train AI systems without compensation. The FCCPC must enforce fair revenue-sharing models to protect the nation's press.
Lawyer: Blord May Get 5 Years in Prison for Cybercrime
A Nigerian lawyer has cautioned that businessman Blord might be sentenced to five years in prison for identity theft under the Cybercrime Act, amid his ongoing dispute with VeryDarkMan.
NDPC Probes Data Breach at Nigerian Banks, Remita
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has launched a formal investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services and Sterling Bank. The probe follows reports of compromised KYC documents and databases.
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Nigeria Plans Cybersecurity Council to Strengthen Digital Defense
The Federal Government announces plans for a national Cybersecurity Coordination Council to enhance threat response and data protection across Nigeria's expanding digital economy.
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