Hackers now target government digital services, NITDA warns

The National Information Technology Development Agency, through its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team, has warned that it has detected hacking activities targeted at government digital services.

This was contained in a media advisory issued on Wednesday by the NITDA’s Head of Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Mrs Hadiza Umar.

The statement read in part, “The National Information Technology Development Agency, through its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team has detected activities of a hacktivist group targeting our vital digital infrastructure.

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“The hacktivist group, known for its politically and religiously motivated cyber campaigns, poses a significant risk to our critical information infrastructure. Their tactics include targeted attacks on government digital services, using various attack types, particularly DDoS attacks, and they have a track record of successful attacks in various countries.”

NITDA alerts the public to be wary of the occurrence of these attacks, which underscores the fact that cyber-attacks are not a distant threat.

It added, “This realisation compels us to recognise the urgency of reinforcing our cyber front, fortifying our digital defences to shield against these malicious intrusions and secure the safety of our critical information and infrastructure.”