NCC alerts Nigerians on new cyber threats targeting Windows, routers

The Nigerian Communications Commission, through its Computer Security Incidents Response Team for the telecoms sector has identified two cyber threats targeting Windows Platforms and some routers separately.

This was contained in a statement by the NCC on Thursday, titled, “NCC uncovers Cyber Threats to Windows Platforms, Routers”.

Ransomware called Lokilockers was discovered to attack Windows platforms, leading to data loss and denial of service.

“The first cyber threat is a ransomware known as “Lokilockers”, which is capable of wiping data from all versions of Windows systems or platforms. It causes data loss and denial of service, which reduces users’ productivity.

Lokilockers is a relatively new ransomware that has been discovered by security researchers and belongs to the ransomware family. Lokilocker operates by encrypting user files and renders the compromised useless if the victim does not pay the demanded ransom in time”, it read.