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  • North Korea’s $2 Billion Crypto Heist in 2025: A Staggering 13% of the Nation’s GDP Stolen by Hackers

    Elliptic, a leading blockchain analytics company, has disclosed that cybercriminals associated with North Korea have illicitly acquired over $2 billion in cryptocurrency assets in 2025...

    Crypto heist: North Korean hackers have stolen over $2bn in 2025, accounting for 13% of the country’s GDP
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    Elliptic, a leading blockchain analytics company, has disclosed that cybercriminals associated with North Korea have illicitly acquired over $2 billion in cryptocurrency assets in 2025 alone. This figure marks an unprecedented annual high, with nearly a quarter of the year still ahead. This amount pushes the total known cryptocurrency thefts attributed to the regime beyond...
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  • NGE Sounds Alarm on Security Agencies’ Misuse of Cybercrime Law

    The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a strong rebuke against the reported exploitation of the Cybercrime Act by security forces to intimidate and...

    NGE Decries Abuse Of Cybercrime Law By Security Agencies
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    The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has issued a strong rebuke against the reported exploitation of the Cybercrime Act by security forces to intimidate and detain journalists, cautioning that such practices erode democratic values and infringe upon press freedom in Nigeria. In a joint declaration signed by President Eze Anaba and General Secretary Onuoha Ukeh,...
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  • AI Scams Surge in South Africa: Deepfake Threats Explode by 1200%!

    South Africa is currently experiencing a dramatic escalation in scams involving artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology, with reported incidents soaring by 1,200% within just...

    Deepfake threats soar 1200% as AI scams sweep South Africa
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    South Africa is currently experiencing a dramatic escalation in scams involving artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology, with reported incidents soaring by 1,200% within just one year. This alarming trend has impacted a wide array of industries, including banking, fintech, insurance, retail, media, and government services. Deepfakes refer to digitally manipulated content-such as videos, images,...
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  • US Secret Service Cracks Down on Dangerous Network Targeting New York Telecoms

    The United States Secret Service revealed on Tuesday that it successfully dismantled an advanced network of electronic devices designed to potentially disrupt New York’s telecommunications...

    American Gets Life Imprisonment Over Murder Of Nigerian Boxer
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    Politics Today
    The United States Secret Service revealed on Tuesday that it successfully dismantled an advanced network of electronic devices designed to potentially disrupt New York’s telecommunications infrastructure just before the United Nations General Assembly convened. Although the agency did not disclose the identities of those involved, it attributed the operation to “nation-state actors” and individuals already...
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  • Ransomware Strikes European Airports: EU Uncovers Shocking Cyberattack Impact | Cybersecurity News

    Since Friday, Europe’s busiest airports have been severely impacted following a cyberattack targeting automated check-in platforms. Published On 22 Sep 202522 Sep 2025 Click here...

    Cyberattack on European airports caused by ransomware, EU finds | Cybersecurity News
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    Since Friday, Europe’s busiest airports have been severely impacted following a cyberattack targeting automated check-in platforms. Published On 22 Sep 202522 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A ransomware attack has disrupted operations at major airports across the UK, Germany, and Belgium, according to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity...
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  • Court Postpones Natasha Akpoti’s Cybercrime Trial to October 20: What’s Next?

    On Monday, September 22, the Federal High Court in Abuja postponed the continuation of the six-count cybercrime case against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan...

    Court defers Natasha Akpoti?s cybercrime trial to October 20
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    On Monday, September 22, the Federal High Court in Abuja postponed the continuation of the six-count cybercrime case against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to October 20. This adjournment came after the defense submitted a fresh motion questioning the court’s authority to preside over the matter. At the resumed session, the Federal Government’s counsel,...
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  • Nigerian Man Extradited from UK to U.S. Facing Charges for S3xtortion, Romance Scam, and Major Fraud Schemes

    Olamide Shanu, a 34-year-old Nigerian national, has been brought before a court in Idaho following his extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States....

    Nigerian man extradited to the U.S from UK after being indicted for s3xtortion, romance scam and other fraud schemes
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    Olamide Shanu, a 34-year-old Nigerian national, has been brought before a court in Idaho following his extradition from the United Kingdom to the United States. He faces serious allegations including sextortion, romance scams, and multiple other fraudulent activities. The Department of Justice announced the development on September 18, 2025, with Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott...
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  • Microsoft Unmasks Nigerian Hacker Behind Widespread Phishing Attack on Office 365 Users

    Microsoft has identified Nigerian developer Joshua Ogundipe as the alleged architect behind RaccoonO365, the fastest-expanding phishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 users globally. The company’s Digital...

    Microsoft exposes Nigerian coder behind phishing operation targeting 365 users
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    Microsoft has identified Nigerian developer Joshua Ogundipe as the alleged architect behind RaccoonO365, the fastest-expanding phishing campaign targeting Microsoft 365 users globally. The company’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) announced the takedown of 338 websites linked to this operation, effectively dismantling the criminal infrastructure responsible for harvesting thousands of login credentials across 94 countries. Known internally...
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  • How ‘Yahoo Boys’ Scams Are Jeopardizing US Visas for Innocent Nigerians – EFCC Warns

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed serious concerns over the escalating incidents of internet fraud, commonly associated with individuals known as ‘yahoo...

    Activities Of ‘Yahoo Boys’ Costing Innocent Nigerians US Visas – EFCC
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    Politics Today
    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has expressed serious concerns over the escalating incidents of internet fraud, commonly associated with individuals known as ‘yahoo boys,’ which are contributing to tighter visa regulations for law-abiding Nigerian travelers abroad. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede emphasized that these fraudulent activities not only jeopardize the futures of those involved...
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