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Thai police have arrested a Singaporean man suspected of cyber attacks on more than 70 organisations in a dozen countries around the world. The 39-year-old was detained in Bangkok on Wednesday following a joint operation with Singaporean authorities, Thai police said on Thursday. The suspect, identified by police as Chia, is accused of hacking into…
29 Jan
The pain and headaches that comes when your phone gets hacked is truamatising. And now, scammers have devices many ways to hack into phones and steal useful information, among other things. Protecting your smartphone from hackers is essential to safeguard your personal information and maintain your privacy. See how you can stop hackers from gaining…
3 Jan
The United States on Friday slapped sanctions on a Beijing-based hacking outfit with links to the Chinese government, accusing it of targeting "critical" US government infrastructure. The US Treasury said it had targeted Integrity Technology Group, Incorporated, for its role in multiple attacks since 2021 against US entities often within "critical infrastructure sectors." US State…
31 Dec
A Nigerian United States-based expert in Automotive Cybersecurity, Engr. Sunday Aluko has raised the alarm on a growing global threat: hackers stealing cars using just a phone camera. Aluko, leveraging his expertise in the automotive industry, emphasized the urgent need for car manufacturers and owners to adopt robust cybersecurity measures to combat this evolving…
27 Sep
Education Minister, Prof. Tahir Mamman has alerted the public of the hacking of his WhatsApp number by suspected hackers. The development comes amid Nigeria's rising cybersecurity concerns, as it has been ranked as the fifth most breached country in the world. Confirming the hack of the Education Minister's phone in a statement on Friday, the…
13 Sep
Hackers have intensified attacks on educational institutions for ransom. The ‘State of Ransomware in Education 2024’ report, released, yesterday, by cyber security firm, Sophos, put the median ransom payment at $6.6 million for lower education and $4.4 million
31 Aug 2024
Suspected hackers have taken over the official Facebook page of Kano State Hisbah Board. The hackers have seized the opportunity to nude pictures and other content. The Guardian learnt the development came to the knowledge of Hisbah a few days ago when the page was inundated with illicit images negating what the agency stands for.…
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Ekiti State Command has paraded a couple in connection with alleged cultism, illegal drug dealings, cyber fraud and assault. This is contained in a statement by the command Spokesman, SC Tolulope Afolabi to newsmen on Friday in Ado-Ekiti. The suspects (names withheld) were arrested at Tosin Aluko park…
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday spoke to Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, urging him to release a British citizen and activist jailed in Cairo, Downing Street said. "The prime minister discussed the case of British national Alaa Abd El-Fattah with President Sisi. He pressed for Alaa's release, having met his mother Laila Soueif…
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The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has described the impeached speaker, Mudashiru Obasa’s plenary with four lawmakers and the disruption of the assembly as a ‘show of shame’. Speaking to journalists after the court hearing at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, on Friday, Meranda said that a quorum in the Assembly…
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Lebanese on Friday conducted a delayed burial in a border village for more than 90 civilians and fighters from the Hezbollah movement who died during the war with Israel that ended with a November ceasefire. Under the truce, Israel had an initial 60 days, later extended to February 18, to pull out its troops from…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has praised the judiciary for its boldness in standing firm against what he described as “impunity” in Rivers. Wike made the commendation in Abuja on Friday while reacting to the Supreme Court’s judgment on the constitution of the Rivers State House of Assembly and…
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Pope Francis, in hospital with pneumonia, suffered a breathing "crisis" on Friday which caused him to vomit but he was given air and responded well, the Vatican said. The episode came just hours after a Vatican source said the 88-year-old pontiff's condition was no longer considered critical, following a series of incremental improvements. Francis, who…
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for investigation into allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation and mistreatment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP-Kogi). In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, Abubakar described the allegations as “grave” and deserved thorough, impartial and transparent investigation. Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the PDP in…
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The Lagos State University (LASU) on Friday warned its students, especially females, against engaging in prostitution popularly known as ‘hookup’. LASU’s Chief Security Coordinator, retired CSP Oluwole Ojo, gave the warning in lecture at the orientation ceremony of students for the 2024 Modular Year Sandwich Degree Programme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event held at…
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The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area, for allegedly selling land worth over N100 million meant for Kafin Maiyaki mini Stadium. The Public Relations Officer of the Commission, Mr. Kabir Kabir, confirmed the arrest of the suspect to the News Agency of Nigeria…
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The Rivers State Government (RSG), has urged its citizens to remain calm and law-abiding as it seeks clarity from the legal team on the supreme court judgement. The Rivers Commissioner for Informations and Communications, Mr Joe Johnson, made the remark in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Friday. He said that the state government…