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ACAMB advises bank customers against phishing scams

ACAMB advises bank customers against phishing scams
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The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks has urged bank customers to remain vigilant against phishing scams and other forms of cyber fraud, warning that criminals are increasingly using fake bank alerts, cloned websites and impersonation accounts to steal sensitive financial information. Sipe acknowledged the efforts of banks to strengthen fraud detection and customer protection, alongside regulatory measures introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s mandatory cybersecurity self assessment guide.
Context & Background
  • ✦In August, Zenith Bank disclosed that it was investigating unauthorised access to customer data linked to a global cyberattack.
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  • ✦The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks has urged bank customers to remain vigilant against phishing scams and other forms of cyber fraud, warning that criminals are increasingly using fake bank alerts, cloned websites and impersonation accounts to steal sensitive financial information.
  • ✦Sipe acknowledged the efforts of banks to strengthen fraud detection and customer protection, alongside regulatory measures introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s mandatory cybersecurity self assessment guide.
  • ✦In August, Zenith Bank disclosed that it was investigating unauthorised access to customer data linked to a global cyberattack.
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ACAMB warns bank customers to be vigilant against phishing scams using fake alerts and cloned websites to steal sensitive financial information like BVNs.

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What is the latest development regarding Central Bank of Nigeria?

The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks has urged bank customers to remain vigilant against phishing scams and other forms of cyber fraud, warning that criminals are increasingly using fake bank alerts, cloned websites and impersonation accounts to steal sensitive financial information.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

Sipe acknowledged the efforts of banks to strengthen fraud detection and customer protection, alongside regulatory measures introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria’s mandatory cybersecurity self assessment guide.

What are the broader implications of this development?

In August, Zenith Bank disclosed that it was investigating unauthorised access to customer data linked to a global cyberattack.

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