MTN confirms cyber attack on network

MTN Nigeria has confirmed that it recently experienced a cyber attack but reassured customers, partners, and stakeholders that its core infrastructure remains uncompromised

The company emphasized that Nigeria was not affected by the incident.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the telecommunications giant disclosed that it detected “unauthorised activity” on its network systems and responded swiftly to isolate and contain the breach.

According to Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, preliminary investigations indicate that although the attackers attempted to disrupt services, critical systems—such as customer data and core operations—were not impacted.

While MTN did not disclose the specific nature or origin of the attack, industry experts have noted that telecom operators across Africa are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals due to their expansive user bases and the continent’s fast-growing digital economy.

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