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Hackers Compromised The NBS Sever, But No Ransomware Yet

The NBS Website has been hacked as a Christmas giveaway, and the bureau has worked tirelessly to recover it

Emeka Eni by Emeka Eni
December 25, 2024
in African, Government, Security
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Nigeria’s Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has reportedly suffered a cyberattack that questions the credibility of its institutional structure and serves as a priority reminder of the critical vulnerabilities in its cybersecurity infrastructure and their profound impact on national security operations.

The NBS’s data breach incident is a serious concern, as it highlights the vulnerabilities in the country’s national security due to the bureau’s compromised cybersecurity infrastructure.

The bureau’s data breach extends far beyond the immediate loss of sensitive data, potentially jeopardizing the very foundations of effective governance and national resilience.

The unauthorized access to the NBS’s database resulted in the leak of sensitive information, including economic indicators, demographic data, and survey results, was compromised.

According to the NBS’s report which explained the impact of the cyberattack that connotes the bureau’s expectations of devastating consequences tied to the nation’s economic stability and national security.

“This is to inform the public that the NBS Website has been hacked, and we are working to recover it. Please disregard any message or report posted until the website is fully restored. Thank you,” the bureau reported.

The bureau’s report clarified that the stolen data could be exploited by hackers to manipulate economic markets, disrupt critical infrastructure, or even target specific sectors to sabotage.

Statistical analysis and reporting systems were disrupted, affecting data-driven decision-making per the bureau’s report confirmed the cyberattack and vividly cautioned Nigerians to shirk the information on its network until the bureau boots the perpetrator’s Trojan horse off its servers.

However, no group of hackers has claimed responsibility for breaching the NBS network and neither did the bureau’s report disclose the ransomware information the hackers demanded.

It’s worth noting the estimated losses from cyber-related fraud in Africa exceeded ₦10 billion (approximately $25 million). Still, no hacking group has reportedly claimed responsibility for breaching the NBS network and neither did the bureau’s report disclose the ransomware information or the hacker’s demands.

The Nigerian government is more keen to develop an uptight cybersecurity infrastructure because the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) server was breached earlier in June, and leaked data circulated virally on the dark web.

Kenya also joined the list of significant African countries hackers have been stalking in exchange for ransomware. Recall Kenya’s Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) recently encountered similar cyber threats with sensitive government info sold on the dark web.

The development and implementation of a comprehensive national cybersecurity strategy is paramount. Techbooky reckons significant government-endorsed investments in cybersecurity education and training programs are crucial to developing a highly skilled cybersecurity workforce.

The Nigerian government should consider collaborating with international partners to share intelligence, best practices, and resources is crucial in addressing the evolving cyber threat landscape.

The NBS, like many government agencies, may be using outdated technology that is vulnerable to cyberattacks such as outdated software, hardware, and network infrastructure.

However, upgrading IT infrastructure with advanced security technologies, robust firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption protocols, is essential. The cyberattack on the NBS underscores the urgent need for Nigeria to prioritize cybersecurity as a matter of standardized national security.

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