The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has advised telecommunications subscribers to opt for strong passwords to prevent unauthorized access to their mobile devices.
The NCC gave this advice through its official Facebook page.
Cyber security remains one of the big problems confronting Nigeria’s digital space but NCC believes that with conscious efforts, the security threat could be managed.
Government and its relevant agencies are also making efforts to effectively check the menace.
NCC is the leading organization dedicated to fostering a conducive environment for industry stakeholders and ensuring that telecom subscribers stay protected from cyber threats.
The Commission regularly shares valuable insights with Nigerian telecom subscribers, offering tips on how to stay safe in digital space.
The NCC shared a recent update, focusing on how cyber-attacks could be prevented, emphasizing the importance of creating strong passwords to safeguard online accounts.
The Commission urged subscribers to ensure that they have a password to log in securely.
The NCC wrote on its official Facebook page, “Protect your online accounts (such as banks and digital media) by using strong and complex passwords.”
It believes that by opting for strong passwords, individuals could defend themselves against cyber attacks.
Text except headline courtesy Daily post.
