Nigeria Police Arrest Six Over ₦7.7 Billion Telecoms Airtime and Data Fraud
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspects for allegedly hacking a Nigerian telecoms company and diverting airtime and mobile data worth over ₦7.7 billion in a coordinated cybercrime operation.
Ghana Arrests Nine Nigerians in Accra Over Suspected Cybercrime, Rescues 44 Victims
Ghanaian authorities have arrested nine Nigerians in Accra for alleged cybercrime operations following intelligence from the Cyber Security Authority, rescuing 44 individuals reportedly coerced into online fraud.
NITDA Deepens U.S. Partnership to Strengthen Nigeria’s Data Privacy, AI, and Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Nigeria’s NITDA is expanding collaboration with the United States to boost data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity, supporting President Tinubu’s digital economy and national security agenda.
Microsoft Tops Phishing Impersonation Attacks in Q4 2025 as Brand Abuse Surges
Microsoft overtook Facebook as the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks in Q4 2025, as cybercriminals exploited trusted global brands during peak online activity periods, new research shows.
Libya Telecom Hit by Prolonged DDoS Attacks Targeting Core Infrastructure
Libya Telecom and Technology has confirmed sustained DDoS attacks on its core networks, activating emergency response measures as cybersecurity threats intensify across Libya.
NITDA Issues Urgent Warning Over New ChatGPT Vulnerabilities Exposing Users to Data-Leakage Attacks
Nigeria’s NITDA has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory after researchers discovered seven vulnerabilities in ChatGPT’s GPT-4o and GPT-5 models that could enable indirect prompt injection, memory poisoning, and unauthorized data exposure.
SEC Warns Nigerians as Glorious Wealth Fund Exposed as Ponzi Scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared Glorious Wealth Fund (GWF) a Ponzi scheme after investors reported being unable to withdraw funds. The regulator warns Nigerians to avoid the platform and highlights over N300bn lost to Ponzi scams in recent years.
Kaspersky Report Shows 41% of Africans Hit by On-Device Malware Threats in 2025
A 2025 Kaspersky report reveals that 41% of African users faced on-device malware attacks, highlighting the rise in cyber threats across the continent. Learn key insights, affected regions, and tips to stay protected.
7 Common Online Habits That Put Nigerians at Risk of Cyberattacks — And How to Stay Safe
A Surfshark report shows Nigeria has recorded 23 million email breaches since 2004. Cybersecurity expert Mukaila Temitope Olajumoke outlines seven risky online habits that expose users to hackers — and how to protect your personal data.
Hackers Breach Dangote and Otedola’s Phones, Demand Ransom Amid Major Business Moves
Hackers have reportedly compromised the phones of Aliko Dangote and Femi Otedola, demanding ransom as both billionaire businessmen pursue major investments. The breaches highlight rising cyber threats facing high-profile African figures and corporate leaders.
