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National Cyber Threat Forecast 2025

Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for Nigeria as the nation continues its digital transformation. The National Cyber Threat Forecast 2025 highlights anticipated cyber threats, underlying factors, and actionable recommendations to mitigate these risks. This forecast aims to support the government, policymakers, businesses, and individuals in strengthening Nigeria’s cybersecurity posture. The forecast outlines key predictions that will shape the cyber threat environment in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to combat these emerging risks.

The key predictions include the rise of AI-assisted cybercrimes, the continued prevalence of misinformation and disinformation campaigns, and a potential shift in the ransomware threat landscape. 2025 may also witness the “Year of the Crypto,” with a surge in cryptocurrency-related crimes. The forecast anticipates an increase in benefits and employment scams, a persistent threat from data breaches, and the continued impact of the “Japa” phenomenon on the Nigerian cybersecurity workforce. The weak implementation of the Nigeria Cybercrime Act 2024 is expected to worsen these challenges, while the exploitation of BVN-unlinked FinTech accounts will likely fuel financial and internet fraud. This year may also witness an increase in sophisticated attacks such as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and the proliferation of credential and information-stealing malware. Finally, website defacement attacks are anticipated to remain a persistent threat, impacting online reputation and business operations.

To mitigate these risks and harness the benefits of digital transformation, Nigeria must invest in cybersecurity infrastructure, develop a skilled workforce, and collaborative efforts among government, industry, and academia are crucial for enhancing national resilience. By fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and investing in advanced threat detection and response capabilities, Nigeria can promote a secure digital economy in 2025 and beyond.

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John Odumesi,

Director of Research and Development

[email protected]

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