DHQ Raises Alarm as Hackers Compromise Its X Account
*Military moves to regain control Linus Aleke in Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has raised the alarm over what it described as a compromise of its X account, urging the
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued an alert over a potential cybersecurity breach involving its X social media account. In a statement released by Major General Samaila Uba, the Director of Defence Information, the DHQ emphasized the need for the public to be cautious of any information shared through the compromised account.
Uba assured the public that corrective measures were being implemented to regain control of the official account and prevent unauthorized access. He urged Nigerians to disregard any suspicious or misleading content that may be disseminated under the account during this period.
The military expressed their commitment to upholding stringent information security standards and pledged to provide further updates as necessary. Major General Uba acknowledged the public's understanding and vigilance, while simultaneously emphasizing the importance of relying on active official channels of the military across other platforms for accurate, verified, and timely information.
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