Lagos residents advised to guard digital identity amid cyber fraud rise
Lagos State authorities have called on residents to be vigilant in protecting their digital identities due to increasing cyber fraud. Dr Oladimeji Moses from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund highlighted the prevalence of cybercrime and the financial losses suffered by victims. Experts at a recent training session urged people to avoid exposing sensitive information online. The programme aimed to equip participants with knowledge to defend themselves against cyber criminals.
What happened
- The Lagos State Security Trust Fund warned residents to protect their digital identity against theft as cyber fraud cases rise.
- Dr Oladimeji Moses stated that over 119,000 data breaches were recorded in 2025, resulting in significant financial losses.
- Oluwabamise Soile from Payaza advised against sharing personal information like bank details and biometrics on social media.
- Meshole Emmanuel urged participants to report data breaches and cybersecurity threats to authorities promptly.
- The training session focused on practical steps residents can take to avoid falling victim to cyber criminals.
