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Social Engineering: The Most Ruthless Technique Used by Cyber Criminals in Nigeria
As technology advances, so does the methods employed by cybercriminals. Among these, social engineering stands out as one of the most insidious and ruthless techniques. It preys not on the weaknesses of systems, but on the vulnerabilities of human psychology. In Nigeria, social engineering has become a significant threat, affecting individuals, businesses, and even government…
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More Than 41 Banking Applications In Nigeria Infected By Grandoriero Malware
According to reports, a malware known as Grandoriero has infected banking applications and websites in over 60 countries, and investigation reveals that more than 41 banking applications in Nigeria has been infected. Grandoreiro’s attack method includes obtaining email addresses from affected systems and sending out more phishing emails through the Microsoft Outlook client. Cybercriminals could…
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Common Cybersecurity Terms Every Nigerian Should Know
In this technological era, understanding basic cybersecurity terms is essential for everyone. With the rise in cyber threats, having knowledge about these terms can help you protect yourself online. Here’s a list of common cybersecurity-related terms that every Nigerian should know, I’ll keep updating the list to include more useful information: 1. Malware Malware…
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A New Malware Targets Mobile Banking Apps On Android Smartphones
A new malware that targets mobile banking apps on Android smartphones has been discovered. The android Trojan known as Brokewell is a banking malware that can both steal data and control a victim’s device. The malware has the ability to bypass Android restrictions ( even newer Android versions such 13, 14 and 15), and it…
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Beware of this Popular Ecommerce Scam in Nigeria
Most people reading this may have heard or experienced this scam firsthand and some may have even fallen victim to these scammers. In any case, the purpose of this post is to expose the tactics used by criminals to steal from unsuspecting victims via online communities and e-commerce platforms like Facebook, Online Marketplaces, Jiji, Olist,…
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Security Tips to avoid getting scammed online in Nigeria
If you follow these security measures and tips, you are sure to never get scammed online in Nigeria. 1. Be cautious about providing your sensitive personally identifiable information such as NIN, BVN or Card details online, first do a research about the platform especially if it is new to you as most of these…
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Nigerians need to stop falling for this SCAM
A common cyber threat prevalent in Nigeria these days is the use of social media like Facebook, Twitter and others especially WhatsApp by Cyber criminals / scammers to share links to fake websites or online forms requesting for the victims personal information such as Name, phone number, email, address and sometimes for sensitive information like…
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Welcome to Cyber Chris Blog
Welcome to CyberChris Cybersecurity Blog! Why I Created This Blog Hello, and welcome to my cybersecurity blog! My name is Christopher Oviomaigho, but you can call me Cyber Chris. I’m excited to embark on this journey with you. I created this blog to debut my cybersecurity career and fulfill my passion for protecting people and…