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- 9 Jul 2015
Dickson, Bayelsa Governor Pays N100m to Italians to Hack Phones in Nigeria
Bayelsa state government paid close to one hundred million naira to Hacking Team, an Italian firm, to hack computers and phones in Nigeria, according to Premium Times . Premium Times pointing at new…
- 16 Dec 2016
Yahoo: Massive Breaches as 1Bn Accounts Are Hacked
It is not just raining for Yahoo, but pouring as the company said Wednesday that it was hit by yet another hacking attack. This time, the hacking activity affects more than 1 billion user accounts,…
- 1 Jun 2022
9mobile Launches 'The Hack' to Groom Entrepreneurs, SMEs
Telecommunications company, 9mobile, is set to hold the first edition of its mentorship program, 'The Hack' for young entrepreneurs desirous of scaling their businesses. The Hack seeks to create a…
- 1 Dec 2016
5 Signs Your Computer Network Has Been Hacked
As far as you are always online, you are vulnerable to being hacked. So, oftentimes than not, it is never simple to decide if your computer has been hacked. This is because hackers have developed…
- 9 Jun 2025
Human Hacking: When Cyber Criminals Target You
By Nancy Werteen When you get anti-hacking advice, you’ve probably heard “Don’t use a simple password,” or “Don’t plug in that USB you found on the ground.” But there’s one form of hacking that…
- 14 Jun 2016
#nitec2016 To Promote Need For Ethical Hacking In Nigeria
Team Hacking Battles is one of the scheduled interesting side attractions at Nigeria International Technology Exhibition & Conference (NITEC 2016 @nitecevent) holding at the Civic Centre, Ozumba…
- 4 Oct 2023
9mobile Takes its Entrepreneurial Initiative, The Hack to Jos
Innovative and youth-centric telecommunications company, 9mobile, is set to take its mentorship program, 'The Hack' to the beautiful city of Jos, Plateau State to support and promote emergent…
- 12 Aug 2018
‘Idea hacks’ App for Nigerian Entrepreneurs Unveiled
Mr Peter Ayeni, who developed an App tagged: “Mbele,” says there is a new platform, “idea hacks” to help entrepreneurs create innovative solutions to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…
- 21 Sept 2022
9mobile ‘The Hack’ Holds in Abuja
After a successful and well-attended debut in Lagos, leading innovative and youth-centric telecommunications company, 9mobile, is set to take its mentorship programme ‘The Hack’ for young business…
- 12 Sept 2015
Undergraduate, Okadaman in Court for Hacking Into Bank Accounts
A final year student of the Nmandi Azikiwe University (NAU) Akwa is facing charges of forgery, stealing and fraud after he was arrested alongside a tricycle rider for allegedly hacking bank…
- 12 Nov 2019
MTN Nigeria ‘Telco Hack Day’ Showcases Local Tech Talents
MTN Nigeria over the weekend hosted the maiden edition of ‘Telco Hack Day’ at the Onikan Youth Centre, Lagos. The event aimed at supporting and showcasing the best local tech talents attracted…
- 2 Jan 2018
4 Clear Signs Your Phone Was Hacked
By Damilola Ojo With the rising vice of hacking in our society, it is important to know about some clear signs that can help you discern if your phone has been tampered with in any way. Jumia Travel,…
- 27 Mar 2019
Lazarus, Hacking Group Targets Cryptocurrency Space- Kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab, cybersecurity watchdogs yesterday issued a warning that the well-known hacking group known as Lazarus, which is allegedly sponsored by the North Korean government, is alive and well…
- 31 Dec 2015
Microsoft to Warn email Users of Suspected Hacking by Governments
Microsoft Corp said it will begin warning users of its consumer services including Outlook.com email when the company suspects that a government has been trying to hack into their accounts. The…
- 19 Dec 2015
Terrorist Group Hacks Lagos, Court’s Websites
A suspected terrorist group on Friday morning hacked the official website of the Lagos State government, http://www.lagosstate.gov.ng, and that of the Court of Appeal, http://courtofappeal.gov.ng.…
- 2 Jul 2024
Crypto Hacks Reportedly Led to $176m in Losses in June
Over 20 cryptocurrency hacking attacks led to a loss of $176 million in the month of June 2024, according to an analytics firm. This year, the crypto market saw some signs of revival after the US SEC…
- 15 Nov 2021
Cyberespionage: NCC Warns of Iranian Hacking Group Targeting Telcos, ISPs
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has again notified the general public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyberespionage in the African telecoms space. This is inline…
- 20 Jul 2021
China Says US Microsoft Hack Allegations ‘Fabricated’
China has denied allegations that it carried out a major cyber-attack against tech giant Microsoft. The US and other Western countries on Monday accused China of hacking Microsoft Exchange - a…
- 15 Jul 2019
Man Allegedly Hacks into Wema Bank Account, Steals N4m
Nonso Okereke, a 29-year-old man has been being arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly hacking into a Wema Bank account and stealing N4 million. Okereke,…
- 18 Oct 2020
DStv, GOtv Not Hacked, Says Company’s Rep
DStv and GOtv, pay-TV platforms have not been hacked, but undergoing system maintenance, according to a representative of the company who pleaded anonymity. This is contrary to the viral tweet that…
- 18 Jun 2018
Edo Innovation Hub Partners Siemens on ‘The Hack Edo Series’
Sequel to its launch only last week, the Edo Innovates tech cluster has concluded modalities for The Hack Edo Series, a multi-dimensional initiative to identify and incubate the best ideas that…
- 26 Sept 2016
SWIFT says Bank Hacks Set to Increase
SWIFT, whose messaging network is used by banks to send payment instructions worth trillions of dollars each day, said three clients were hacked over the summer and cyber attacks on banks are set to…
- 12 Apr 2026
Teenager Hacks Celebrities Whatsapps, Sells Adult Content in Delta
Delta State Police Command has revealed how a 17-year-old boy allegedly hacked into celebrities’ WhatsApp accounts and sold explicit adult content to classmates. This was disclosed in a viral video…
- 27 Mar 2017
Mastercard Prepares FinInstitutions, Merchants to Deal with Hacks & Data Breaches
As part of its commitment to creating a safe and secure transaction environment for merchants and financial institutions in the region, Mastercard hosted a mock hack, a data breach exercise aimed at…
- 24 Sept 2019
Husband, Wife in Police Net for Allegedly Hacking into NHIS to Steal N60m
Mr. Tunde Ogunseye and Funmiayo Oyelaja, his wife, have landed in trouble for allegedly hacking into the Federal Government’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) account and stealing N60 million…
- 26 Feb 2024
MicroStrategy’s X Account Hacked as Users Lose $440,000
MicroStrategy Inc., recognized as the largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin, had its X account hacked as unsuspecting users lost $440,000 to the phishing attack. This incident, now…
- 22 Apr 2026
CBN Warns of Cyber Hack Attempt Days after CAC Attack
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned the public of a fresh cyber hack attempt to access personal accounts, just days after the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) confirmed a major cyber attack on…
- 19 Jun 2019
Oluloye, 67-Year-Old Woman Accused of Hacking, Stealing N16m from First Bank
Wuraola Folashade Oluloye, a businesswoman, has been arrested for allegedly hacking a First Bank Plc account and stealing a customer’s N16.2million. Oluloye, 67, was Tuesday brought before an…
- 20 Aug 2025
10 Daily Life Hacks with Meta AI: Your Guide to Smarter Living
Let’s face it: life gets busy, and juggling work, wellness, beauty, and errands can feel like a never-ending to-do list. Enter Meta AI- your new best friend for daily life hacks, available for free…
- 6 Aug 2026
DSS Arraigns Eze for Allegedly Hacking, Stealing N800m from SunTrust Bank
Ugochukwu Eze, a 47 year-old man, was on Thursday arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly hacking into the server of SunTrust Bank to steal a total of N800m. Ugochukwu also known…