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CYBER4d agoSouth Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraudThe police said the victims were targeted “through sophisticated online relationships used to defraud them of their money.” The post South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBER5d agoSix Nigerians to face US charges over $6m online romance scamSix Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of over $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said.Africanews [en]
CYBER5d agoSix Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the USThe six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.BBC World
CYBERSep 1Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minorThe US State Department disclosed that Mr Adekunle was arrested in Nigeria in 2023 and extradited three years later. The post Nigerian extradited to US for fatal sextortion of minor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 312 Nigerian Nationals Extradited To United States To Face Sextortion ChargesTwo Nigerian nationals have been extradited to the United States to face sextortion charges. This signifies international cooperation in combating cyber-related crimes.leadership.ng · Nigeria
CYBERAug 31Nigerian Army X account hit in second military cyber breachThe Nigerian Army has reported an attempted unauthorised access to its official X account, marking the second reported cyber breach involving a Nigerian military social media account in about two weeks. The Army’s account began publishing memecoin-related updates at about 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, before the development was flagged as a cybersecurity incident. The Acting […] The post Nigerian Army X account hit in second military cyber breach appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 30Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scamA Nigerian national has been sentenced to eight years in a United States federal prison for carrying out a business email compromise scam that defrauded two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million. The post Nigerian man sentenced to 8 years in U.S. prison for $7.5m charity scam appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 29FG extradites two Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenagersThe EFCC said Mudashiru Olawale and Adebola Adekunle were extradited on Wednesday. The post FG extradites two Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenagers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 28EFCC extradites 2 Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenage boysThe Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has extradited two Nigerians to the United States to face prosecution over alleged online sexual exploitation and sextortion involving two teenage boys who later died by suicide. The post EFCC extradites 2 Nigerians to US over alleged sextortion of teenage boys appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 26Nigeria Looks to Sovereign Cloud for Cyber, National SecurityThe West African nation launched financing, procurement, and infrastructure policies to boost its sovereign cloud initiative and increase domestic technical knowledge.Dark Reading
CYBERAug 25VIDEO: NFIU Report Shows Why Nigerians Should Be Careful About Donations — BukartiThe NFIU’s 2025 Annual Report detailed how terrorist groups exploit crowdfunding campaigns, social media platforms, bank accounts and remittance services to conceal illicit funds. The post VIDEO: NFIU Report Shows Why Nigerians Should Be Careful About Donations — Bukarti appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERAug 21FCSC raises alarm over fake recruitment links , warns Nigerians against job scamsThe FCSC has issued a warning to Nigerians about fake recruitment links and job scams, urging caution. This alert addresses an ongoing cybersecurity and fraud threat to the public.thesun.ng
CYBERAug 15X account of Nigerian military headquarters hacked – OfficialPREMIUM TIMES ran a quick check on the account and found that it has been flooded with many cryptocurrency-related posts. The post X account of Nigerian military headquarters hacked – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CYBERAug 4Nigerian banks remain strong and secure as global cyber campaign sweeps across sectors, continentsZenith Bank in response advised its customers to direct all enquiries to Zenith Direct on 0700-936-4842265, +234-201-278-7000, 0904-085-7000 and email: zenithdirect@zenithbank.com” The post Nigerian banks remain strong and secure as global cyber campaign sweeps across sectors, continents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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 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 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
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