The Nigerian Army has confirmed an attempted unauthorised takeover of its official X account, warning Nigerians and the media to disregard any suspicious or unverified posts appearing on the platform while efforts continue to secure the account. The Army said the incident occurred at about 5pm on Saturday, August 29, […]
In a significant victory against international cybercrime, 15 foreign nationals—including 11 Filipinos, 2 Chinese, 1 Malaysian, and 1 Indonesian—have been sentenced to one year in prison each for their involvement in a cyber-terrorism and internet fraud ring that targeted Nigeria’s digital infrastructure. The ruling was delivered on Friday, May 30, […]
Meta has taken significant action by shutting down 63,000 Instagram accounts in Nigeria linked to financial sextortion scams. These accounts were associated with a cybercriminal group known as the “Yahoo Boys.” In its efforts to combat sextortion, Meta has introduced measures to protect users and educate them on avoiding scams. […]
A software update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike has inadvertently caused major IT disruptions worldwide, impacting numerous sectors from banking to aviation. The update, intended for Windows systems, led to widespread Blue Screens of Death (BSODs), halting operations and grounding flights. Global Impact: In the early hours of Friday, businesses across […]
