Cybersecurity

Gist

CYBER ALERT: Hackers Launch 2,000 Attacks On Nigeria’s Data Protection Agency In Just Seven Days

In a alarming revelation that exposes the vulnerability of Nigeria’s digital space, the nation’s apex data watchdog, the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has confirmed that its central systems were…

AyobamiBlog June 6, 2026

News

Dozens of Romance Scammers, Fraudsters Bagged in Massive Joint UK-Nigeria Syndicate Crackdown

In a major blow to international cybercrime, an organized syndicate of financial fraudsters has been smashed following a high-level investigation spanning across the United Kingdom and Nigeria. ​Dozens of suspected…

AyobamiBlog May 20, 2026

Educational

The Great Canvas Breach: 275 Million Records at Risk in Global Education Hack

The cyberattack on Canvas has escalated into what experts are calling the largest educational security breach on record. As of May 9, 2026, the incident has shifted from a mere…

AyobamiBlog May 9, 2026

News

CBN Alerts Public to Surge in Fraudulent Messages and Cybersecurity Hack Attempts

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an urgent press release warning the public about an increase in fraudulent communications designed to misinform and hack personal accounts. ​The alert,…

AyobamiBlog April 22, 2026

Educational

Beyond the 9-to-5: Why Real-Time Monitoring is the New Standard in Fraud Prevention

In the world of financial crime, silence is rarely a sign of safety. For compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professionals, the most dangerous moments often occur when the rest of…

AyobamiBlog April 7, 2026

News

MTN reports cybersecurity breach, customer data in select markets affected

Africa’s largest mobile operator, MTN Group, said it has suffered a cybersecurity breach that led to unauthorized access to personal information belonging to customers in certain markets. The company with…

AyobamiBlog April 25, 2025