The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised the alarm over potential cyber-attacks targeting banking, health and other systems, power and transportation systems, as well as other critical national infrastructure in the country. A statement signed by the agency and made available to journalists said its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT), in conjunction with other industry stakeholders, in their efforts at ensuring a safe and secure cyberspace, have intercepted some signals of potential cyber-attacks.

The statement signed by the director-general of NITDA, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), other government establishments, the organised private sector and the general public to be vigilant and proactive as far as security is concerned, saying the need for extra precautionary measures to guard against cyber-attacks cannot be overemphasized.

The statement read in part: “We therefore recommend the following precautionary measures, efforts should be intensified at ensuring that any data is encrypted, particularly any sensitive or personal data; ensure that networks are fully secure through the use of wired network thereby protecting them from possible hackers’ attempt at using Wi-Fi security lapses to remotely break into computer systems; where WiFi network is used, ensure that an up to date encryption standard is in use and turn off the service set identifier (SSID)broadcasting function on the wireless router if it is not needed.

“Ensure that free Wi-Fi connections as well as other wireless connections such as Bluetooth or infrared ports are not used unless where necessary; ensure that operating systems and other software applications are regularly updated with the latest patches; ensure that anti-malware protection is installed on all IT systems as this will help in protecting your organisation’s network from potential attacks through virus-laden software and email attachments.

Also, all security software should be adjusted to scan compressed or archived files. “Ensure that appropriate guidelines are in place for connecting personal devices into the organisation’s network; ensure the use of credential vaults and multi-factor authentication instead of user passwords; ensure that the organisation’s data and critical files are regularly backed up; and ensure that there is an organisation-wide enlightenment campaign, awareness and measures put in place to dealwith cyber security threats as well as the procedures they must always follow when using their workstations.

NITDA is working with all critical stakeholders to come up with effective ways of adequately protecting the Nigerian cyberspace.” It further called on all Nigerians to support the agency by doing their best at protecting themselves as well as the information and systems under their care.

https://www.financialwatchngr.com/2018/01/30/hackers-targeting-nigerian-banks-attack-imminent-nitda-warns/

Mynd44, Lalasticlala, Seun

Leave them alone abi na una get their hacking spirit

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Hackers have bn attacking Nigerian banks in d past few years. These banks just never disclose.

Nitda should shift jare. Set regulations and workable security policies that financial institutions can follow. Ensure they are implemented. Simple

But what policies exactly work in this country?

If I hear!
My money on my mind
Yahoo boiz keep off

Especially all these local hackers

Hacker ko, packer ni
Anything created by man is hackable
Just do your best to protect yourself , no security is fail proof , as far as technology is concerned .
Donald's Law of Technology Security : If man create am , anybody fit hack am .He just has to know what to do and how to do it

Una never see nothing

GTB most vulnerable

I can help them. Check my signature CERRT.

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Na so

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Noted.

kennosklint:
Leave them alone abi na una get their hacking spirit

Chaiiiiii..... You steal my ftc

economy go so good anyway, after all banks are the greatest looters.

we don hear.. next!

ok

Nitda just want to remind us that they are working for their high allocation and salaries.

U people are now rushing to comment, u will not remember last year the way u said bad about this hackers, and how they spend their money...

If this happens to be the truth then I advice u fellow nairalanders if your pay comes from Nigeria pls relocate nw that its not too late, becuase only one wire wire

And the whole country will go bankrupt go and ask Ghana thanks

My bank that has been hacking my account removin money little by little all in the name of charges

maximunimpact:
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised the alarm over potential cyber-attacks targeting banking, health and other systems, power and transportation systems, as well as other critical national infrastructure in the country. A statement signed by the agency and made available to journalists said its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT), in conjunction with other industry stakeholders, in their efforts at ensuring a safe and secure cyberspace, have intercepted some signals of potential cyber-attacks.

The statement signed by the director-general of NITDA, Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), other government establishments, the organised private sector and the general public to be vigilant and proactive as far as security is concerned, saying the need for extra precautionary measures to guard against cyber-attacks cannot be overemphasized.

The statement read in part: “We therefore recommend the following precautionary measures, efforts should be intensified at ensuring that any data is encrypted, particularly any sensitive or personal data; ensure that networks are fully secure through the use of wired network thereby protecting them from possible hackers’ attempt at using Wi-Fi security lapses to remotely break into computer systems; where WiFi network is used, ensure that an up to date encryption standard is in use and turn off the service set identifier (SSID)broadcasting function on the wireless router if it is not needed.

“Ensure that free Wi-Fi connections as well as other wireless connections such as Bluetooth or infrared ports are not used unless where necessary; ensure that operating systems and other software applications are regularly updated with the latest patches; ensure that anti-malware protection is installed on all IT systems as this will help in protecting your organisation’s network from potential attacks through virus-laden software and email attachments.

Also, all security software should be adjusted to scan compressed or archived files. “Ensure that appropriate guidelines are in place for connecting personal devices into the organisation’s network; ensure the use of credential vaults and multi-factor authentication instead of user passwords; ensure that the organisation’s data and critical files are regularly backed up; and ensure that there is an organisation-wide enlightenment campaign, awareness and measures put in place to dealwith cyber security threats as well as the procedures they must always follow when using their workstations.

NITDA is working with all critical stakeholders to come up with effective ways of adequately protecting the Nigerian cyberspace.” It further called on all Nigerians to support the agency by doing their best at protecting themselves as well as the information and systems under their care.

https://www.financialwatchngr.com/2018/01/30/hackers-targeting-nigerian-banks-attack-imminent-nitda-warns/

Mynd44, Lalasticlala, Seun

banking i can understand

But health, power and transportation systems is what this piece must explain because the last time i checked our health system is one of the most useless in the world and we dont have any power and transport system

Passenger: Driver do quick we din late na, abi na wetin?
Driver: Oga take am easy na, you are scaring my passengers o.

Please move fast and avert this.Cryptocurrency has already suffered heavy loss in the hand of chinese hackers.

Issokay........ Children of Evening school...

please i need a site i cam easily download money to my bank account

Na so my brother in crime

havent the nigerian banks milked us dry already with their incessent bank charges and sms things. ...how do u explain having 10000 in bank acount and withing 3 days you are seeing 9956

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