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Cybercriminals Hack Dangote and Otedola’s Phones, Demand Ransom as Billion-Dollar Projects Advance

Billionaires Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola have reportedly had their phones hacked, with cybercriminals demanding ransom. The breaches come amid major business moves, exposing rising…

By: Wura Obadare

Kenya has contained a coordinated cyberattack that temporarily took several government websites offline. Authorities restored access, launched a major forensic investigation, and issued safety guidelines as the country strengthens its cybersecurity defenses.

Kenyan Government Contain Cyberattack After Hackers Disrupt Multiple State Websites

Kenya has contained a coordinated cyberattack that temporarily took several government websites offline. Authorities restored access, launched a major forensic investigation, and issued safety guidelines…

By: Ovie George

Discover how integrating automation, AI, and skilled analysts transforms Security Operations Centres (SOCs) into proactive guardians of business resilience. Written by cybersecurity expert Motunrayo Fransisca Ogundipe.

Building an Efficient Security Operations Centre (SOC): The Key to Cyber Resilience

Discover how integrating automation, AI, and skilled analysts transforms Security Operations Centres (SOCs) into proactive guardians of business resilience. Written by cybersecurity expert Motunrayo Fransisca…

By: Wura Obadare

PayPal faces a new wave of fake invoice scams just days after announcing its partnership with OpenAI. Cybercriminals are using real PayPal email accounts in a sophisticated TOAD attack to steal user credentials and payment details.

Fake Invoice Alert: PayPal Hit by TOAD Cyberattack Days After OpenAI Partnership

PayPal faces a new wave of fake invoice scams just days after announcing its partnership with OpenAI. Cybercriminals are using real PayPal email accounts in…

By: Ovie George

Discover how integrating automation, AI, and skilled analysts transforms Security Operations Centres (SOCs) into proactive guardians of business resilience. Written by cybersecurity expert Motunrayo Fransisca Ogundipe.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Highlights the Power of Everyday Digital Choices

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025, themed “Stay Safe Online,” emphasizes how simple digital habits—like using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, and updating software—can protect individuals and…

By: Ovie George

OpenAI’s newly launched Atlas browser is already facing prompt injection vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns despite the company’s built-in safety guardrails.

OpenAI’s New AI Browser Atlas Faces Prompt Injection Attacks Within Days of Launch

OpenAI’s newly launched Atlas browser is already facing prompt injection vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns despite the company’s built-in safety guardrails….

By: Adamu Garba

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says 492 digital lenders are now officially registered in Nigeria as new 2025 regulations impose fines of up to ₦100 million or 19% of turnover for non-compliance.

FCCPC: Registered Loan Apps Surge to 492 Amid ₦100 Million Penalty Rule

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says 492 digital lenders are now officially registered in Nigeria as new 2025 regulations impose fines of…

By: Ovie George

The Lagos State Government has launched an online platform for property owners in the Diaspora to resolve Land Use Charge (LUC) complaints remotely from October 8–28, 2025. The initiative aims to simplify property tax appeals through virtual sessions.

Lagos Launches Online Platform for Diaspora Land Use Charge Appeals

The Lagos State Government has launched an online platform for property owners in the Diaspora to resolve Land Use Charge (LUC) complaints remotely from October…

By: Wura Obadare

Final Takeaway With financial fraud in Nigeria’s banking sector surging nearly 200% in one year, the call for stronger cybersecurity investment has never been louder. Experts agree that banks must adopt AI-driven defenses, holistic risk management, and deeper compliance measures to safeguard critical financial systems.

Nigerian Banks Must Increase Cybersecurity Investments as Cost of Hacks Soars – Experts

Cybersecurity experts warn Nigerian banks to boost security investments as fraud losses hit ₦52.26 billion in 2024, a 195% rise from 2023. AI and cloud-powered…

By: Wura Obadare

As of 2021, the country has a total of 191.4 million bank accounts, with 133.5 million actively in use…

CBN lifting the crypto ban and what it means for Nigerian crypto users

The journey from the imposition of the crypto ban in February 2021 to its removal in December 2023 reflects the dynamic nature of the crypto…

By: IBK

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