FG Caution Nigerians About Cyberattacks Over Ukraine War

FG Caution Nigerians About Cyberattacks Over Ukraine War
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning to Nigerians that there are possible spillover cyberattacks against non-primary targets following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

This warning came from the Head, Corporate Affairs and External Relations of NITDA, Mrs Hadiza Umar via a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. She stated that the invasion had increased cyberattacks on businesses and government organisations.

‘There is a greater danger for countries doing business in or with these countries’ governments, as well as businesses or countries that apply sanctions or are believed to intervene’ she stated.

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She went further to add that; ‘In this regard, NITDA’s Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT) is urging all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to take extra security precautions.

‘They should harden their cyber defences and perform due diligence in identifying indicators of malicious activities that could affect their networks, assets, and critical national infrastructure.

‘MDAs are advised to carry out checks for possible vulnerabilities on their systems and implement appropriate remediations,’ Umar said.

She added that they should always ensure softwares are updated and carry out regular patches on all systems.

According to her, they should secure and monitor remote desktop protocol and other risky services and carry out awareness on cyber security best practices to sensitise employees and users of services.

Umar called on organisations to sign up for NITDA’s free web protection service, which will provide MDAs’ administrators with detailed information about the vulnerability of their web services.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Russia had in February invaded Ukraine in a move which has been roundly condemned by the West while severe sanctions have been slammed on the Russian nation.

Africa Daily News, New York

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