Nigerian Defence Headquarters Social Media Account Targeted by Hackers
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria confirmed that its official X account was compromised in an attempted cyberattack, prompting the implementation of security measures.
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) of Nigeria confirmed that its official X account was compromised in an attempted cyberattack, prompting the implementation of security measures.

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The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a public alert after its official X (formerly Twitter) account was hacked. The DHQ is warning the public about attempts to breach its social media presence.

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