MTN confirms cyber attack, assures customers
MTN Nigeria says it recently experienced a cyber attack on its network system but the breach was swiftly isolated and contained.
The company in a statement assured its customers, partners, and stakeholders that its core infrastructure remains uncompromised.
Mr Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, said preliminary investigations indicate that although the attackers attempted to disrupt services, critical system such as customer data and core operations were not impacted.
“We take cybersecurity very seriously and have robust systems in place to detect, isolate, and neutralize threats. Although this attack attempted to breach our defences, our security protocols worked as intended, and our core infrastructure remains secure.”
The company did not disclose the specific nature or origin of the attack, but said it is collaborating with relevant authorities and cybersecurity consultants to thoroughly investigate the breach and enhance system resilience.
The incident comes amid Nigeria’s ongoing digital transformation drive, which places increasing pressure on service providers to fortify cybersecurity frameworks.
Industry experts said telecom operators across Africa are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to their expansive user bases and the continent’s fast-growing digital economy.
