CBN Issues "High Alert" Over Potential Cyber Hack Attempt

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued an emergency public alert warning of a sophisticated cyber hack attempt targeting the nation's financial infrastructure. This warning follows a recent cyberattack on the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and reports of fraudulent links being circulated to compromise personal bank accounts. The apex bank has urged all financial institutions and the general public to heighten their digital security measures.

The CBN’s Information Technology department detected "unusual patterns" in the interbank communication network, prompting an immediate lockdown of non-essential digital portals. Nigerians are being cautioned against clicking on unverified links promising government grants or account updates, as these are primary tools for "phishing" and data theft.

Cybersecurity experts believe the timing of the attempt is linked to the recent increase in digital transactions following currency reforms. The bank has reassured the public that the core banking systems remain secure, but it has deployed a 24-hour monitoring team to track and neutralize the threat.

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