Nigerian Experts Warn of Surge in Phishing Attacks on Organizations

Cybersecurity analysts Funmi Ogundar and Ruth Itua caution Nigerian organizations about the increasing frequency and complexity of phishing attacks. They highlight a shift towards exploiting human vulnerabilities rather than technological gaps, with attacks becoming harder to detect.

The use of QR codes and collaboration platforms has expanded the attack surface, making every communication channel a potential entry point. Nigeria experiences an average of 4,000 cyber attacks weekly, exceeding the African and global averages.

Experts emphasize the need for a people-focused cybersecurity approach alongside technical controls to combat evolving phishing threats.