Emergency alert services in Russia and Ukraine were reportedly targeted by cyberattacks that sent false warnings of nuclear, chemical and radiation threats to civilians.The bogus messages appeared through official applications, online channels and messaging services, prompting authorities in both countries to acknowled…

…FOIA Photo >Greenspan had sought limited discovery, arguing it was connected to alleged cyberattacks on his website. The court found that the proposed discovery lacked sufficient relevance to the core FOIA dispute and declined to allow it.Court sets procedural limits on FOIA proceedingsAttorney Christopher W. Carmichae…

NPA warns cyberattacks could disrupt African ports, international trade and supply chains as maritime systems become more connectedNigeria’s port modernisation plan includes $1 billion for Apapa and Tin Can Island, alongside expanding digital platformsDantsoho urges African ports to share cyber intelligence, adopt comm…

…12 months.Russia, meanwhile, "remains aggressor number one", he said, citing sabotage, cyberattacks and a thwarted assassination plot in the United States. "You might be surprised to know that in 2026, MI5 is devoting more resource to countering state threats than during the Cold War," McCallum said. The service's host…

…designed to test its response to possible emergencies, including hybrid warfare, cyberattacks and sabotage.Around 20 Polish officials reportedly travelled to Lithuania to participate in exercises testing border procedures, while approximately 3,000 officials and 1,000 volunteers are involved in drills scheduled to cont…

…rate. Osigwe said the election survived attempts to undermine the process, including a cyberattack which forced the ECNBA to rebuild and migrate its information and communication technology infrastructure to a more secure server. “Our colleagues planned to truncate the election, but we stood firm. Every effort to derai…

…intelligence officials have increasingly warned that Russia may be using sabotage, cyberattacks, assassination attempts and criminal proxies as part of a broader hybrid war against the West. The suspected strategy is intended to increase tensions among NATO members and weaken support for Ukraine without provoking a dir…

…UK power generator was forced to shut down for four days after it was targeted in a cyberattack reportedly linked to Iranian hackers. The incident, which is reported to have taken place last month, is believed to be the first time Iranian-affiliated hackers have successfully shut down a UK facility of this kind. Source…

…NATO while Russia remains engaged in the war in Ukraine.Possible scenarios include cyberattacks against a NATO member, the use of armed groups to seize territory, or a limited military incursion along the alliance's eastern flank. The assessment suggests Russia could test NATO at some point between autumn 2026 and 2029…

…senior lawyersElection results were announced after delays due to technical issues and a cyberattackFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - Senior Advocate of Nigeria (…

…hours due to what the Electoral Committee of the NBA, ECNBA, described as a coordinated cyberattack on its electronic voting platform. He called it foreseeable and demanded transparent post-ballot forensics. “Since 2014, NBA presidential campaigns have crossed the N1 billion mark, turning the contest into a liquidity d…

…investigation continues to identify vulnerabilities. Photo raises alarm over rising ATM cyberattacksLegit.ng earlier reported that Nigeria's Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT) has alerted banks and other financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity systems following an increase in sophisticated ATM-r…

…in which an AI agent - not a human - handled the technical execution of a real-world cyberattack from start to finish. The agent broke into a vulnerable server, stole credentials, moved through the target's network, encrypted files, and even wrote its own ransom note, adapting to obstacles along the way like a human ha…