Hackers gain control of NBS website

Hacker infiltration of the National Bureau of Statistics compromises the integrity of recent crime data, particularly regarding ransom payments and incident volumes. This breach highlights the vulnerability of government-held datasets, posing significant risks to public trust in official statistics. For open data advocates, this incident underscores the critical need for robust security protocols to protect the authenticity and availability of essential public information.

Source: dailypost.ng
Published on 2024-12-20