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Advisory Date: 18 August 2026 Severity: Critical CVSS v3.1: 9.8 CWE: CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation Affected Platform: Microsoft Windows CVE: CVE-2026-53412 Vendor Advisory: ZSB-26014 Executive Summary A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-53412, affects certain versions of Zoom Workplace and Zoom Workplace VDI Client for Windows. The vulnerability is caused by improper input validation and may allow an unauthenticated attacker with network access to take over…
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The recent digital breach at Access Bank Plc, resulting in the unauthorized transfer of over N1.34 billion, is a stark wake-up call for Nigeria’s financial ecosystem. It demonstrates that the nation’s banking infrastructure remains deeply vulnerable to sophisticated cyber threats. The incident occurred on August 12, 2026, when a system glitch within the Access SME…
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced an extensive compliance probe involving more than 1,000 education institutions across the country, as part of efforts to strengthen enforcement of Nigeria’s data protection framework. The affected institutions include universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, private schools, and other learning centres that routinely process large volumes of personal…
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The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has opened a formal investigation into international e-commerce platform Temu over alleged violations of Nigeria’s data protection laws, amid claims that personal information of Nigerian users may have been improperly handled or exposed. The Commission disclosed that the investigation was triggered by reports and complaints indicating possible non-compliance with…
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Valentine Hacking Term Coined by Benedict Ugwuja By Staff Reporter As couples and friends across the country exchange flowers and heartfelt messages this Valentine’s season, cybersecurity professionals are issuing a quiet but urgent warning. Romance, they say, has become an attack surface. The term Valentine Hacking, coined by Benedict Ugwuja, describes the deliberate exploitation of…