• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

JUST-IN: MTN Confirms Cyber Attack, Says Core Systems Unaffected

by Royal Ibeh and Leadership News
4 months ago
in Business
Mtn
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

MTN Group has confirmed it was the target of a cybersecurity breach that resulted in unauthorised access to personal data belonging to some of its customers in select markets.

Advertisement

However, the telecommunications giant insisted that its core infrastructure, including its network, billing systems, and financial service platforms, remained secure and fully operational. The telecommunications company also confirmed that its Nigerian operations were not affected by the incident.

In a statement released on Thursday, the company emphasised that there was “no evidence of compromise to any of our critical infrastructure, core MTN platforms or services.”

An unidentified third party has claimed responsibility for accessing data from segments of MTN’s systems, but the Group stated that, “at this stage we do not have any information to suggest that customers’ accounts and wallets have been directly compromised.”

MTN said it promptly activated its internal cybersecurity response protocols upon detection of the incident. Law enforcement agencies, including the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), have been notified and are currently investigating the matter.

RELATED

The Evolution Of Betting In Nigeria: A Journey Of Growth

How To Bet Smarter In 2025

16 hours ago
Malabu Oil: Abacha Family Wants Minister To Withdraw Claims On Court Cases

Global Oil & Gas Contracts Up By $7bn In Q2

21 hours ago
ADVERTISEMENT

The company also reported that it has begun the process of notifying affected customers, in compliance with local data protection and privacy regulations in the affected markets. Relevant country authorities have also been informed, and MTN said it was providing ongoing updates and full cooperation with regulatory bodies and investigators.

As part of its response, MTN urged customers to remain vigilant by observing best practices in digital security. These include keeping apps and devices up to date, using strong and unique passwords, enabling multifactor authentication where available, and being cautious of suspicious messages or requests for sensitive information.

“The privacy of information is our top priority, and MTN remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of our systems and the trust placed in us by our customers and stakeholders,” the company stated.

ADVERTISEMENT

Investigations were ongoing as MTN works to contain the incident and reinforce its defenses against future threats.

Meanwhile, MTN Nigeria, the Group’s largest and most lucrative subsidiary, remains unaffected by the breach. A source at the MTN Nigeria office confirmed that the cybersecurity incident did not extend to its operations, and that all services and systems in the Nigerian market are fully secure and functional.

“MTN Nigeria is not affected by this recent development,” the source stated, offering reassurance to Nigerian subscribers and stakeholders.


Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Nigerians can now earn US Dollars monthly by acquiring domains cheaply and reselling for profits up to $18,000 (nearly ₦30Million). Beneficiaries include professionals, entrepreneurs, civil servants and more. Click here to start.


Tags: MTN Nigeria
SendShare10200Tweet6375Share
ADVERTISEMENT
Previous Post

UTME: Kano Suspends End Of Month Sanitation

Next Post

Banditry: Southern Kaduna Community Hails Gov Sani For Military Base

Royal Ibeh and Leadership News

Royal Ibeh and Leadership News

You May Like

The Evolution Of Betting In Nigeria: A Journey Of Growth
Business

How To Bet Smarter In 2025

2025/08/26
Malabu Oil: Abacha Family Wants Minister To Withdraw Claims On Court Cases
Business

Global Oil & Gas Contracts Up By $7bn In Q2

2025/08/26
Fadaella Foods To Capture Nigerian Market With New Products
Business

Fadaella Foods To Capture Nigerian Market With New Products

2025/08/26
Africa Prudential Records 75% PBT Growth, N41.35bn Assets In H1
Business

Africa Prudential Records 75% PBT Growth, N41.35bn Assets In H1

2025/08/26
FG, Imo, NDPHC Seek Speedy Completion Of Egbema Power Plant
Business

Kano Manufacturers Engage NDPHC On Direct Power Supply

2025/08/26
Insurance Firms Begin Self-prescribed Recapitalisation As Minimum Capital Controversy Rages
Business

New Law Offers N2m Medical Compensation For Uninsured Accident Victims

2025/08/26
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

NRC Must Prevent Future Train Mishaps — Tinubu

FERMA Completes Emergency Repairs On Failed Sections Of Lagos Road

N6.5b Scandal: CSOs Allege Intimidation, Kano Govt Blames Ganduje, Aide Refutes Claim

Financial Misconduct Allegations: Anglican Church Investigates Bishop

Anti-quackery Committee Seals 6 Health Facilities In Rivers

Bauchi Speaker Urges Youth Parlamentarians To Embrace Selfless Service

TISSF And Matters Arising

Labourer Dies As Wall Collapses At Garki Excavation Site

Biometrics or Backlash? The NYSC’s Quiet Retaliation Against Ushie Rita Uguamaye

Varsity Lecturers Protest Across Campuses

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.