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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility in maintaining cyber safety as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
NITDA notes that simple yet effective cyber hygiene practices can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to hackers, scams, and cyber threats.
According to a statement signed by NITDA’s Director, Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Mrs. Hadiza Umar, she said to stay safe online, NITDA recommends using strong and unique passwords for all online accounts, enabling two-factor authentication to add extra security layers, keeping devices and applications updated regularly, backing up important data frequently, avoiding suspicious links or attachments from unknown sources, and thinking carefully before sharing personal or financial information online.
She said, the theme for this year’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month is “Cyber Hygiene for a Safer Tomorrow,” highlighting the collective effort required to maintain a secure digital environment.
”By adopting these practices, individuals can protect themselves, their families, workplaces, and the broader digital community.
To this end, she said NITDA calls on all citizens to stay alert, click wisely, and stay safe online as the agency works towards building a secure and digitally resilient Nigeria.
