BREAKING: Anonymous Claims Responsibility For CBN Website Attack

‘Anonymous’, a renowned hacktivist group, has claimed responsibility for carrying out a cyberattack on the official website of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

The group confirmed the attack moments after THE WHISTLER reported a suspected cyberattack on the CBN website.

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A member of ‘Anonymous’ confirmed the attack via a Twitter handle (@LorianSynaro), which was then retweeted on the official account of the group.

The member tweeted: “The Nigerian central bank website has been taken #Offline.  https://cbn.gov.ng | TANGO DOWN”

Few minutes after, Anonymous tweeted via @YourAnonCentral: “#Nigeria: International hackers & Anonymous continue the cyber campaign against the government to call out corruption, demand police reform, and show solidarity with brave protestors. #OpNigeria #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality #ReformTheNigerianPolice”

The group had earlier declared support for Nigerians who have been protesting against police brutality, and had vowed to continue to attack online assets of the federal government until the yearnings of the citizens were addressed.

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