Attackers don’t always need to guess a simple password. Sometimes, they can exploit information about you.
If a website uses your personal details as security questions and that information is exposed in a data breach, an attacker could use it to bypass account verification and potentially gain access to your account.
When you continue using the same security answers across multiple accounts without changing them, Information exposed in one breach could then put other accounts at risk.
@cybernexusng This thing of identity theft a friend of mine was almost arrested by the police here in Lagos. His phone number was connected to a kidnap incident the kidnappers used his phone number to create a moniepoint acct!!! A question I have is how do we stop this certain thing?
What are the most dangerous scams targeting Nigerians right now and how do they work?
This week, we’ll examine documented cases of scams affecting Nigerians: how the fraud happened, who was targeted, the warning signs people missed, and what could have prevented it.
Join us to learn how to recognize and avoid these scams, and respond when you suspect fraud.
Set a reminder for the NEXUS SPACE
Tonight: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
And with this, we come to the end of our 3-week bootcamp.
We closed out with a Q&A and practical career guide alongside our two speakers:
Abdulrahman Oyekunle, a Principal Pen Tester, shared what interviewers look for when evaluating junior candidates, reviewing multiple generic resumes, and how to stand out as an applicant.
Wesley Thijs, CEO, The XSS Rat, discussed how he went from zero to where he is today, through staying consistent when results aren’t immediate and building visibility.
Huge congratulations to our graduating cohort as they move from taking lessons to active security roles
Law enforcement announcements and media conversations about cyber threats usually revolve around complex lines of code, or a state-of-the-art hacking setup.
This makes you think that cybercrime is always some complex computer operation, or that if you do not click shady website links or download suspicious files, you are safe.
When the reality is, a caller with just a regular phone, a fake identity, and psychological manipulation can carry out the same crimes without touching a computer.
The most devastating attacks in Nigeria were made with zero malware and zero technical exploits but the threat actors rarely ever get caught because they leave so little trails behind.
Millions of breaches, rising attacks, and targets that hit closer to home than we think.
It’s Cyber Awareness Month and we are discussing digital security.
All through October, we are breaking down threats in real life, daily habits, and how to stay protected.
Happy 66th Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬✨
As we step into a new month, we honor the leadership, history, and resilience that shape our nation. At The Cyberforge, we remain committed to securing Nigeria’s digital future. Happy New Month to all Nigerians! 🎉#NigeriaAt66
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria 🇳🇬
Today we celebrate 66 years and the people building in this country, including everyone in this space.
October marks the start of the last quarter of the year.
Every month from now goes into making Cyberstarter Nexus bigger and better.