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that the top threats include InfoStealer and Banking Trojans, as well as weak multi-factor authentication and outdated banking systems, which make the sector very vulnerable.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

PRES. TINUBU CONDEMNS HEINOUS ATTACKS IN PLATEAU, DIRECTS IMMEDIATE APPREHENSION OF CULPRITS .(PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE



STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE 


PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS HEINOUS ATTACKS IN PLATEAU, DIRECTS IMMEDIATE APPREHENSION OF CULPRITS 



President Bola Tinubu strongly condemns the heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which resulted in the tragic loss of many lives.


President Tinubu directs security agencies to immediately move in, scour every stretch of the zone, and apprehend the culprits.


The President also directs immediate mobilization of relief resources for surviving victims of the primitive and cruel attacks as well as medical treatment for the wounded. 


While condoling with the government and the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu assures Nigerians that these envoys of death, pain, and sorrow will not escape justice.


Chief Ajuri Ngelale 


Special Adviser to the President 


(Media & Publicity)


December 26, 2023

 

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