The Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has flagged a new malware, HiddenAds, which has infiltrated Google Play Store that can impact device performance and jeopardize users’ privacy. In its advisory of August 8, 2022, NCC-CSIRT classified the virus, first identified by the McAfee Mobile Research Team, …
Read More »NCC Advises on Automatic Updates of Antiviruses to Avoid Vulnerabilities
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has advised telecom consumers and other Information and Communications Technology (ICT) end users on the need to always enable automatic update features for AVAST and AVG antiviruses to prevent potential cyber vulnerabilities. This was contained in a new advisory released by the Computer Security Incident …
Read More »How Hackers Can Unlock, Steal Your Vehicles Wirelessly
…NCC Alerts Nigerians on Vulnerability The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has alerted telecom consumers and members of the public on an ongoing cyber-vulnerability that allows nearby hackers to unlock vehicles, start their engines wirelessly and make away with the cars. The fact that car remotes are categorized short range devices …
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