Nigerian military raises alarm over attempted hack of X account

The Nigerian military has raised the alarm over an alleged attempt to hack its official X account.

The military said the suspected cyberattack was detected and measures were immediately taken to prevent unauthorised access to the account.

It warned members of the public to be cautious of any suspicious posts or messages that may be published from the account if the attackers succeed in gaining access.

The military urged Nigerians to rely on information released through its verified communication channels and disregard unverified statements attributed to the armed forces.

Security officials said efforts were underway to strengthen the security of the account and prevent further attempts to compromise the platform.

The development highlights growing concerns over cyber threats targeting official government and security institutions, particularly social media accounts used to communicate with the public.

The military reaffirmed its commitment to protecting its digital platforms and ensuring that official information remains secure and reliable.

It also called on members of the public to report suspicious online activities or content purporting to originate from the military to the appropriate authorities.