DHQ Reports Cybersecurity Breach of Official X Account
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) announced that its official X (formerly Twitter) account has been compromised in an attempted unauthorized access. In a statement released on Saturday by the Director of Defence Information, Maj Gen Samaila Uba, the DHQ is treating the incident as a cybersecurity matter and has activated technical measures to secure the account.
Uba emphasized that efforts are ongoing to restore control of the account fully and warned the public to disregard any suspicious or misleading content that may be posted during this time. He reassured the public of the DHQ's commitment to maintaining high standards of information security and ensuring that Nigerians receive accurate and timely information regarding the Armed Forces of Nigeria's activities.
The DHQ also encouraged the public to rely on its verified accounts on other platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and its WhatsApp Channel, for uninterrupted communication.
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