Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public alert regarding a concerning increase in phishing activities targeting unsuspecting individuals across various digital platforms. According to The Nation, phishing is a type of cybersecurity attack in which fraudulent individuals impersonate reputable entities or persons in emails or other forms of communication. Attackers typically use phishing emails to distribute malicious links or attachments that can extract login credentials, account numbers, and other personal information from victims. In a statement signed by its Head of Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale, via its website, the Commission disclosed that in recent months,…