Recently, I came across an article in the Punch that left me deeply concerned about the susceptibility of Nigerian businesses, individuals, and government agencies to cyberattacks. The article reported how hackers infiltrated the National Population Commission (NPC) server, just months…
Microsoft: Chinese hackers hit key US bases on Guam
Chinese hackers used “stealthy” malware to attack critical infrastructure on American military bases in Guam, say Microsoft and Western spy agencies. Experts say it’s one of the largest known cyber espionage campaigns against the US. A key US military outpost,…
Hackers may have exploited security flaws – Apple
Apple has released an update to fix security flaws on its iPhone, iPad and Mac devices, which it says hackers may have “actively exploited”. The tech company said the new software “provides important security updates and is recommended for all…
N2.55bn fraud: Court jails hackers, orders restitution to bank
The Lagos State High Court in Igbosere on Friday convicted and jailed two hackers, who defrauded Union Bank to the tune of N2.55bn. The convicts, Abass Mohammed and Ibrahim Saidu Jogal, bagged one and three years’ imprisonment, respectively. Justice K.A.…
How to check what Facebook hackers accessed in your account (ABC)
Could hackers have been able to see the last person you cyberstalked, or that party photo you were tagged in? According to Facebook, the unfortunate answer is “yes.” On Friday, the social network said fewer users were affected in a…
