NIGERIAN BANKS FACE 182% MORE WEEKLY ATTACKS THAN GLOBAL COUNTERPARTS. (PHOTO).

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 Nigerian banks face 182% more weekly attacks than global counterparts Nigerian banks and financial institutions are targeted by 182.01 percent more cyberattacks than their global counterparts, according to Check Point Software Technologies, a cyber security platform provider. The firm revealed this in its 2024 African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report, which was released on Thursday. It noted that the threat of cyberattacks has grown in Africa, especially in Nigeria, where 4,718 weekly attacks target the banking and financial sectors. This is 182.01 percent more than the weekly average of 1673 that their counterparts globally face. It said, “Nigeria’s finance sector is one of the most significant in Africa, making it a top target for cybercriminals.” It highlighted that the top threats include InfoStealer and Banking Trojans, as well as weak multi-factor authentication and outdated banking systems, which make the sector very vulnerable. Financial institutions in the country have b

SECURITY AGENCIES ON HIGH ALERT TO CONTAIN THREATS TO LAW AND ORDER. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.


KDSG Security Update: Monday 20th March 2023

Security agencies on high alert to contain threats to law and order 

- Instigators of violence will be prosecuted 

The Kaduna State Government hereby informs citizens that security agencies are on high alert to contain threats to law and order throughout the State. 

This development follows intelligence reports indicating plans by some individuals and groups to spread disaffection and instigate violence in Kaduna Metropolis and other major centres in the State. 

Security Agencies are conducting diligent investigations into these reports. Individuals and groups found to be behind such activities will be vigorously prosecuted. 

It is important to reiterate that street protests remain strictly prohibited, to prevent any possible breakdown of law and order. 

Government appeals to citizens to volunteer information on any activity which may pose a threat to public peace, law and order via these help lines: 
09034000060
08170189999 

Signed 

Samuel Aruwan 
Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State.



 

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