Microsoft seizes 340 websites linked to Nigerian-based phishing subscription service
Microsoft has taken control of nearly 340 websites connected to a Nigerian phishing service called Raccoon0365. This service stole login details from at least 5,000 Microsoft users. The action came after Microsoft got a US court order in Manhattan to seize domains tied to the subscription-based phishing platform. Raccoon0365 operated through a private Telegram channel […]
Nigeria deports 51 foreigners jailed for cyberterrorism and internet fraud
The Nigerian Immigration Service has deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime and online fraud. This move took place on Thursday, August 21, 2025. These individuals were among 192 Chinese and Philippine citizens arrested last December by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for involvement in cybercrime activities. The latest deportation includes 50 Chinese […]
UK government drops demand for access to Apple users’ encrypted data
The UK government has decided not to pursue its request for Apple to create a backdoor into encrypted user data, following disagreements involving US officials. Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence, confirmed that the UK has retracted its request for Apple to access protected encrypted information. She added on X that she worked […]
Nigeria police secure conviction of 21 foreigners in major cybercrime case
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully secured the conviction of 21 foreign nationals linked to a major cybercrime network operating in the country. According to DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer at the Abuja headquarters, the convicted individuals were found guilty of participating in extensive internet scams, hacking schemes, and other cyber-related crimes. […]
France initiates probe of X over claims of algorithm enabled ‘foreign interference’
French authorities have started looking into claims that the social media platform X (formerly called Twitter) may have changed its algorithm in a way that allowed foreign influence. This was confirmed by the Paris prosecutor’s office on Friday, July 11. The investigation began after two complaints were submitted on January 12. These complaints raised alarms […]
Elon Musk-led DOGE finally gains access to highly sensitive Federal Personnel, Payroll System
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has finally gained access to a highly sensitive federal payroll system. This system, known as the Federal Personnel and Payroll System, processes salaries for around 276,000 federal employees across different government agencies. According to The New York Times, Musk and his team spent about two weeks trying to […]
Reps direct NCC to block all pornographic sites in Nigeria
The Nigerian House of Representatives has ordered the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to block all pornographic websites in the country. The lawmakers want internet service providers to remove access to such content immediately. The decision came after a motion was raised by Dalhatu Tafoki, a lawmaker from Katsina State and a member of the All […]
NBS Allocates N35m For Cybersecurity Amid Post-Hack Recovery
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has proposed ₦35 million in its 2025 budget to enhance cybersecurity. This step follows a cyberattack on its website on December 18, 2024. The attack happened shortly after the bureau released a report on crime and security in Nigeria. In the report, the NBS disclosed that Nigerians paid ₦2.23 […]
Akwa Ibom Governor’s WhatsApp Number Hacked by Fraudsters
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has fallen victim to a WhatsApp hack. On Tuesday, it was revealed that fraudsters had hacked into his WhatsApp account and started sending messages to people in his contact list. These messages requested money to be sent to a specific account, promising a refund later. Ekerete Udoh, the […]
FBI and EFCC Arrest Two Lagos Residents for $1 Million Theft from Jamaican Government
Two men in Lagos, Nigeria, have been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for stealing $1 million from the Jamaican government. The men were detained at their home in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, after an investigation into their involvement in an international cyber fraud group. […]