Nigerian Police Arrest Suspects for Cloning Microsoft Database in Cybercrime Operation
The Nigerian Police Force has apprehended suspects linked to the cloning of Microsoft's database, as disclosed by police spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin. The breach, initially flagged by the FBI, prompted joint investigations with Microsoft and the Secret Service.
The operation, centered in Nigeria, involved the theft of confidential customer information. The suspects, including Okitipi Samuel, were taken into custody in Abuja.
The incident underscores the growing threat of cybercrime in the country.
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