Nigerian Army regains control of X account two months after hacking
The army did not explain the process of restoring the account, nor did it mention those responsible for the hacking. The post Nigerian Army regains control of X account two months after hacking appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
On Sunday, the Nigerian Army confirmed that its official X account, @HQNigerianArmy, has been fully restored and is now managed exclusively by the Army. The restoration comes after an attempted cyber breach in late August 2026 that lasted for several days. Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, stated that the incident was treated as a cybersecurity breach.
Measures were immediately implemented to secure the platform, prevent unauthorized access, and protect the integrity of official communications. During the restricted control period, the Army asked the public and media to disregard any unverified content on the account and directed Nigerians to rely on other verified platforms for accurate information.
The incident followed a similar cyberattack on the Defence Headquarters’ X account earlier in the month, which was swiftly recovered. The restoration of @HQNigerianArmy is significant as it is the Army's primary channel for communicating security operations and defense matters.
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