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CYBERJul 24What Nigerian companies, regulators, others must do to prevent prevailing cyber attacks – ExpertsWeak identity and access management remain one of the leading causes of unauthorised access to corporate systems, according to the cybersecurity expert. The post What Nigerian companies, regulators, others must do to prevent prevailing cyber attacks – Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERJul 24Cybercriminals, family members from Nigeria, other countries face new US visa banThe United States has introduced a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, cyberscams and sextortion, with immediate family members of offenders also facing possible visa restrictions under the new measures. The post Cybercriminals, family members from Nigeria, other countries face new US visa ban appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 24SPECIAL REPORT: Inside AI scam ads exploiting TikTok’s advertising system to defraud NigeriansThe apparent moderation gaps are providing fraudsters with a powerful channel to reach potential victims and lend credibility to their fraudulent schemes through sponsored placement. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Inside AI scam ads exploiting TikTok’s advertising system to defraud Nigerians appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERJul 22Nigerian man indicted in US over alleged $300,000 romance fraud schemeA 45-year-old Nigerian, Okeoghene Patrick Udugba, residing in Frisco, Texas, has been indicted by a US federal grand jury over his alleged involvement in a romance scam and business email compromise scheme that prosecutors say defrauded a US government agency of more than $300,000. The post Nigerian man indicted in US over alleged $300,000 romance fraud scheme appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 22WhatsApp usernames : Why Somalia fears they will pose a security riskSomalia expresses fears that WhatsApp usernames could pose a security risk. This indicates a potential cybersecurity concern with implications for national security.bbc.co.uk · United Kingdom
CYBERJul 20SleeperGem Uses Three Malicious RubyGems Packages to Target Developer MachinesCybersecurity researchers have flagged a new software supply chain attack codenamed SleeperGem targeting the Ruby ecosystem after three malicious gems were published to RubyGems with the end goal of serving additional payloads. The rogue gems are listed below - git_credential_manager (versions 2.8.0, 2.8.1, 2.8.2, 2.8.3) - Published on July 18, 2026 Dendreo (versions 1.1.3, 1.1.4) -The Hacker News
CYBERJul 19RESCENE agency steps up action against malicious posts and defamationAn agency is increasing its efforts to combat malicious online posts and defamation. This action aims to address negative online content.allkpop.com · South Korea
CYBERJul 172 Nigerians, one other jailed in UK after stealing almost £5m in police impersonation scamThree men, including two Nigerians, have been sentenced to a combined 28 years and nine months in prison for stealing nearly £5 million in cryptocurrency from victims through an elaborate fraud scheme. The post 2 Nigerians, one other jailed in UK after stealing almost £5m in police impersonation scam appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 16France explored Pegasus spyware deal despite Morocco espionage claimsFrance briefly explored acquiring the controversial Pegasus spyware in 2019, according to media investigations, even as Morocco was allegedly using the Israeli-made surveillance tool to target French ministers. The report claims President Emmanuel Macron ultimately rejected the purchase to avoid reliance on foreign technology. Morocco has denied the spying allegations.France 24 [en]
CYBERJul 16New Pegasus spyware revelations as French PM visits MoroccoPRESS REVIEW - Thursday, July 7: we look into new revelations on the Moroccan surveillance apparatus, five years after the first wave of the Pegasus spyware scandal. In other news, support for Israel is floundering on both sides of the political spectrum in Washington ahead of Israeli prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu's visit this weekend. Finally, we look at international reactions to the World Cup semi-final, when Argentina made a historic comeback, quashing the Three Lions' hope of putting an end to 60 years of hurt.France 24 [en]
CYBERJul 15Cursor Flaw Lets Malicious Cloned Repositories Trigger Windows Code ExecutionThe Hacker News
CYBERJul 15Nigeria Deepens Cybersecurity Efforts as Cybercriminals See More ProfitsThe West African country advanced rules to force organizations to disclose cyberattacks, joining other nations in a shift to mandated transparency.Dark Reading
CYBERJul 14Cursor IDE Auto-Executes Malicious Code in Poisoned ReposDark Reading
CYBERJul 13Nigerian Firms Vulnerable to Cyberattacks Despite Audit SuccNigerian firms are reportedly susceptible to cyberattacks, despite unspecified audit successes. This indicates a persistent cybersecurity risk for businesses in the region.punchng.com · Nigeria
CYBERBREAKINGJul 11Critical Zimbra Flaw Could Let Crafted Emails Run Malicious Code in User SessionsThe Hacker News
CYBERJul 9Top AI Agents Built to Catch Malicious Code Can Be Tricked Into Running ItThe Hacker News
CYBERJul 6GBB at 20 : Why Nigerian banks , payment firms , others should partner Galaxy Backbone against cyber threatsThis article explores why Nigerian banks and payment firms should collaborate with Galaxy Backbone to counter cyber threats, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity partnerships.dailypost.ng · Nigeria
CYBERJul 6Opera GX Flaw Let Malicious Sites Auto-Install Mods to Steal Data From Visited PagesResearchers found a flaw in Opera GX, the gaming-focused version of the Opera browser, that let a malicious website silently install a browser add-on and use it to lift specific data from the pages a victim visits. In a proof of concept, they reconstructed a signed-in user's full Gmail address from a single visit, with no click. Opera has patched the flaw and says it found no evidence thatThe Hacker News
CYBERJul 6SkillCloak Lets Malicious AI Agent Skills Evade Static Scanners with Self-Extracting PackingScanners meant to catch malicious add-on "skills" for AI coding agents can be fooled by a few simple changes that leave the malware working, according to a new study from researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Their strongest trick slipped past every scanner tested more than 90% of the time, and the same team built a runtime checker that catches most of theThe Hacker News
CYBERJul 4North Korean Hackers Publish 108 Malicious Packages and Extensions in PolinRider CampaignThe Hacker News
CYBERJul 3Scam Alert: Beware of Fake Auction Vehicles, NDLEA Warns NigeriansJuly 3 (THEWILL) — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent scheme in which scammers are impersonating senior officials of the agency to deceive unsuspecting members of the public with fake offers of forfeited vehicles purportedly being sold at discounted prices. The agency said the fraudsters have been circulating [...] The post Scam Alert: Beware of Fake Auction Vehicles, NDLEA Warns Nigerians appeared first on THEWILL NEWS MEDIA .thewillnews · nigeria
CYBERJun 29Malicious Perplexity Chrome Extension Intercepted Searches and Address Bar InputMicrosoft has found a malicious Chrome extension that posed as the AI search engine Perplexity and quietly logged what people searched for. It routed every query and every character typed into the address bar through an attacker-controlled server before redirecting users to real results. Microsoft says Google removed it from the store after responsible disclosure. The extension was called "The Hacker News
CYBERJun 25German court jails 12 members of Nigerian ‘love scam’ networkThe court in Munich said those convicted were aged between 34 and 55 and were sentenced to prison terms ranging from three years and four months to eight-and-a-half years. The post German court jails 12 members of Nigerian ‘love scam’ network appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJun 24Nigerian army raises alarm over fraudsters using its name to solicit fundsThe Nigerian Army (NA) has alerted the general public to the activities of unscrupulous individuals and criminal syndicates who are fraudulently soliciting funds under the guise of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026. The post Nigerian army raises alarm over fraudsters using its name to solicit funds appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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