The Nigeria Data Protection Commission is investigating an alleged data breach involving Sterling Bank and Remita Payment Services. The probe aims to ensure compliance with data protection laws and safeguard personal information.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission investigates Remita Payment Services and Sterling Bank over alleged data breaches, focusing on customer safety and compliance with the Data Protection Act.
The FBI warns smartphone users to delete foreign-developed apps due to severe data privacy and security risks, including malware and unauthorized data access under national security laws.
The Federal Government plans to create a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council to enhance Nigeria's cyber resilience and protect the digital economy, involving multi-stakeholder collaboration.
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The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed all deposit money banks to complete a mandatory cybersecurity self-assessment within three weeks using a new tool to evaluate governance, risk management, and cyber resilience.
The Federal Government announces plans to extend Nigeria's digital network to neighboring countries to cut costs and enhance security. Meanwhile, Ekiti's new police commissioner pledges to strengthen border defenses against criminal influx.
Nigeria's telecom regulator NCC launches new directive requiring telecom operators to identify and flag high-risk phone numbers in real time through the Telecoms Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) to combat digital fraud.
The Handala Hack Team, linked to Iranian cyber units, has claimed responsibility for hacking FBI Director Kash Patel's personal emails, releasing hundreds of photos and messages. US officials confirm the leak is authentic but stress the information is his
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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.
A US Justice Department official confirms Iran-linked hackers breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal inbox, publishing photographs and documents online. The Handala Hack Team claimed responsibility for the cyberattack.
The Nigerian Communications Commission introduces TIRMS, a platform enabling banks and telecoms to identify numbers linked to fraud, with new rules for SIM deactivation and data submission.
The UK Ministry of Defence has released a comprehensive list of prohibited social media posts for 2026, targeting offensive language, misinformation, and political bias to ensure safe online engagement.
The Nigerian Communications Commission unveils the Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System to verify and block fraudulent mobile numbers, targeting financial crimes and identity theft.
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The National Identity Management Commission has issued a warning about a fake online flyer claiming a free NIN data correction portal. The agency urges citizens to use only the official modification channel.
The UNODC Country Representative links organized crime, illicit cash flows, and corruption to violent extremism in Nigeria, calling for coordinated strategies to combat technology-enabled threats.
A PwC report reveals Nigerians lost approximately N12.5 billion to telecom-related fraud from 2019 to 2023, highlighting AI's dual role as both threat and shield in combating scams.
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.
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A new report reveals that 8 million Nigerian Telegram users face escalating cyber threats, with criminal networks adapting quickly to enforcement despite record takedowns.
Emmanuel Olorunnisola, a Nigerian cybersecurity expert, has been named a finalist for the 2026 Cyber Security Leader of the Year award, selected from over 50 countries for his work in AI and quantum strategy.
Cybersecurity expert Opeyemi Alao highlights hidden risks in multi-cloud systems, advocating for a Zero Trust framework to prevent lateral movement and enhance security across platforms like AWS and Azure.
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.
The Nigeria Police have filed a criminal charge against two suspects for cyberstalking Moniepoint Microfinance Bank, with the case adjourned to April 27 after their absence in court.
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has issued a strong warning to content creators against filming unsuspecting citizens without consent, citing violations of constitutional privacy rights and threatening sanctions under the NDPA.
A 60-year-old British tourist arrested in Dubai for filming Iranian missile strikes faces up to two years in prison on cybercrime charges, highlighting strict UAE social media laws.
The FBI has issued an urgent alert about a potential Iranian drone attack targeting California from an offshore vessel, amid escalating tensions following U.S. military actions.
Qatar's interior ministry has detained over 300 individuals for circulating videos and misleading information during recent Iranian missile strikes, as Gulf nations tighten cybercrime enforcement.
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