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CYBERSep 30Police uncover N6.17bn cyber fraud syndicateVanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 30Two Nigerians in US jailed for $2.4m cyber fraudBoth Nigerians lived and operated in Delaware. They were also members of the United States Air Force. The post Two Nigerians in US jailed for $2.4m cyber fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 30Drug, cybercrime proceeds now target elections — EFCCBy John Alechenu, Abuja ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has raised concerns over the deployment of illicit funds, including proceeds from drug trafficking, cybercrime and stolen public funds, to finance elections in Nigeria. The Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, also pledged to intensify efforts […] The post Drug, cybercrime proceeds now target elections — EFCC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 30Two Nigerians bag 189 months for $2.4m US cyber fraudTwo Nigerians resident in the United States, Chijioke Timothy Odimegwu and Harafat Mogaji, have been sentenced to a combined 189 months in federal prison for their roles in an international cyber fraud scheme that defrauded businesses of more than $2.4 million. The two men, who were residents of Delaware and members of the US Air […] The post Two Nigerians bag 189 months for $2.4m US cyber fraud appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERBREAKINGSep 30South Africa Seeks Help After Cyberattack Targets Air Traffic ControlDark Reading
CYBERSep 28Court dismisses $25 million privacy suit against Meta in ImoA court has dismissed a $25 million privacy lawsuit filed against Meta in Imo. This indicates a legal outcome regarding data privacy for a major technology company.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
CYBERSep 28Court dismisses $25 million privacy suit against Meta in DeltaThe judge held that applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to establish that Meta had violated her privacy rights or unlawfully processed her personal data. The post Court dismisses $25 million privacy suit against Meta in Delta appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 24NIMC Debunks Viral Claims Of NIN Data BreachThe Commission urged the public to disregard the video's content and obtain information about the National Identity Management System only from NIMC's official channels. The post NIMC Debunks Viral Claims Of NIN Data Breach appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERSep 24NIMC denies NIN database breach claimsABUJA — The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has dismissed reports alleging that Nigeria’s National Identification Number, NIN, database was breached. The commission described the claims as “false and unfounded,” saying the National Identity Database, NIDB, had not been breached or compromised. A video circulating on social media had claimed that NIN and Bank Verification […] The post NIMC denies NIN database breach claims appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 23Viral Video: NIMC Denies NIN Data Breach ClaimThe agency says it maintains robust, multi-layered security infrastructure to protect the personal data of every registered citizen and legal resident, in line with international best practice. The post Viral Video: NIMC Denies NIN Data Breach Claim appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERSep 18Lagos youths trained to spot fake news, manipulated contentBy Dickson Omobola No fewer than 50 youths in Lagos State have been trained to identify fake news, impostor content, misleading headlines, manipulated or altered media, fabricated information and content presented out of context. The training comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over the spread of misleading information online. Around 75 per cent of […] The post Lagos youths trained to spot fake news, manipulated content appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 16Facebook, TikTok shut down in Equatorial GuineaFacebook and TikTok have been inaccessible for more than two weeks in Equatorial Guinea, an AFP journalist said on Wednesday, after a video accusing the vice-president of corruption went viral. The post Facebook, TikTok shut down in Equatorial Guinea appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 14Spike in Online Attacks Silences Somali Journalists Amid Somalia’s China-Turkey PartnershipMOGADISHU, Somalia 14 September 2026 – Somali journalists and independent media outlets were hit over the weekend by a cluster of online disruptions that press freedom monitors say bear the hallmarks of a coordinated campaign to choke off critical reporting. The attacks documented by SJS included Facebook account suspensions, page removals and the malicious memorialization [...]axadletimes · somalia
CYBERSep 132023: Cyberattacks targeted INEC platforms — OkoyeVanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 13NCC raises alarm over call maskingBy Juliet Umeh The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of call masking in the country’s telecommunications industry, warning that the practice threatens industry revenues, national security and the integrity of Nigeria’s telecommunications ecosystem. The telecom regulator described call masking as an act of economic sabotage capable of adversely affecting […] The post NCC raises alarm over call masking appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 13Anthropic says UAE - linked AI op targeted UN staff over Sudantimesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
CYBERSep 11South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraudThe police said the victims were targeted “through sophisticated online relationships used to defraud them of their money.” The post South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERSep 11Six Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scamSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.Africanews [en]
CYBERSep 112027 Polls: Tech stakeholders warn connectivity, cyber threats could undermine electionsBy Juliet Umeh Stakeholders in Nigeria’s technology and telecommunications industry have warned that poor connectivity, cybersecurity threats, misinformation and inadequate digital infrastructure could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections if not urgently addressed. They also called for sustained investment in electoral technology, stressing that election infrastructure should not be treated as a once-in-four-years […] The post 2027 Polls: Tech stakeholders warn connectivity, cyber threats could undermine elections appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 11Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the USThe six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.BBC World
CYBERSep 11Anthropic foils AI surveillance targeting dissidents in China, Iran and West AfricaAnthropic said Thursday it had disrupted several state-sponsored surveillance operations using its artificial intelligence models, warning of the growing AI use to target dissidents and minorities. The campaigns, detected between January and July, originated in China, Iran and West Africa and targeted diaspora communities, including Hong Kong pro-democracy activists.France 24 [en]
CYBERSep 10Edo ‘spiritualist’ sentenced over $1,100 sextortion of Indian womanThe commission said Moses defrauded the woman, identified as Sharon Kaur, of $1,100 after posing as a spiritual leader on a fictitious TikTok account. The post Edo ‘spiritualist’ sentenced over $1,100 sextortion of Indian woman appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERSep 10AI deepfakes and fake fighters reshape Mali information warThe use of AI deepfakes and fabricated combatants is altering the nature of the information war in Mali. This signifies the evolving landscape of conflict through technological deception.sierraleonetimes.com · Sierra Leone
CYBERSep 10Police arrest suspect over fake shutdown report targeting OPayPolice have apprehended a suspect responsible for disseminating a false report about the shutdown of OPay. This highlights law enforcement action against disinformation affecting a digital financial service.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
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