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CYBERJul 28Nigerian extradited to US jailed over sextortion scheme linked to young man’s deathA Nigerian national, Afeez Olatunji Adewale, has been sentenced to 60 months in prison in the United States for his role in a money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud scheme connected to the sexual extortion and death of a young man in Pennsylvania. The post Nigerian extradited to US jailed over sextortion scheme linked to young man’s death appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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 21NCC Boss Urges Africa To Shape Global AI , Cyber Security Standards Instead Of Simply Adopting ThemThe NCC Boss is urging African nations to actively shape global standards for AI and cybersecurity, rather than passively adopting existing ones. This emphasizes the importance of Africa's input in these evolving technological fields.naija247news.com · Nigeria
CYBERJul 19The threat never sleeps: Protecting trust in Africa’s digital economyBy Nkiruka Aimienoho A subtle anomaly. An unpopular call to isolate critical systems. Resistance from every direction. That decision, made years ago with a key stakeholder during a live cybersecurity incident I was managing as a consultant, looked excessive at the time. It turned out to be the difference between a contained event and a ransomware […] The post The threat never sleeps: Protecting trust in Africa’s digital economy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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 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 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
CYBERJul 11Cayó el multimillonario más joven de Ghana, un influencer que mostraba autos de lujo en redes y estafaba jubiladas en EE.UU. por InternetAbu Trica, un joven ghanes que exhibía sus autos de lujo y mansiones, fue detenido por una investigación del FBI.Lo acusan de montar una red de estafas por más de 8 millones de dólares.Fue extraditado a Estados Unidos.Clarín
CYBERJul 10AI Is Forcing Banks to Rebuild Their Entire Cyber Architecture - IT News Africa - African Business Technology NewsArtificial intelligence is necessitating a complete overhaul of cybersecurity architectures within the banking sector. This highlights the transformative impact of AI on critical financial infrastructure and its security.itnewsafrica.com · South Africa
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 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 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 25Laissons Parler Les Gens: Podcast addresses issues facing young Africans onlineYoussoupha acknowledged cyberbullying and harassment were part of the challenges facing young Africans today, but he urged the youth to focus on the positives.EuroNews [en]
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
CYBERJun 24Nigerian sentenced to five years in US prison over $3.5 million romance scamMr Nwadialo, 42, was convicted on 14 counts of wire fraud linked to a romance fraud scheme that targeted vulnerable individuals, many of them elderly, widowed or divorced The post Nigerian sentenced to five years in US prison over $3.5 million romance scam appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERJun 22Ghana Among Africa Main BEC Hubs as Cyber Losses RiseGhana has been identified as a major hub for Business Email Compromise (BEC) schemes in Africa, contributing to a rise in cyber losses. This indicates a growing cybersecurity concern in the region.newsghana.com.gh · Ghana
CYBERJun 17Ghana : CSA Urges Universities to Strengthen Cybersecurity Following University of Nottingham Cyber - AttackGhana's CSA is urging universities to enhance their cybersecurity measures after a cyber-attack impacted the University of Nottingham. This highlights concerns about digital security vulnerabilities in educational institutions.allafrica.com · Nigeria
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