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Understanding Phishing Scams: How to Recognize and Avoid Them in Nigeria
Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. Among the most prevalent threats is phishing—a deceptive attempt to acquire sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and financial details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity. In Nigeria, phishing scams have become increasingly sophisticated, targeting unsuspecting victims through various channels. This blog post aims…
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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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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…