SUN JUNE 23 2024-theGBJournal| The Federal House of Representatives has urged the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and other relevant security agencies to thoroughly investigate unauthorised websites harvesting the personal data of Nigerians, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The House call comes amidst concerns of data security breaches among Nigerian internet users.
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) recently denounces the allegations of data compromise and strongly advises the public to exercise caution, as well as avoid providing personal information to phishing and fraudulent websites, including:
– idfinder.com.ng
– Verify.Ng/signin
– championtech.com.ng
– trustyonline.com
– anyverify.com, and
– overify.kremtech.com.ng
NIMC further assured that robust measures are in place to safeguard the country’s database from cyber threats, including a secure and world-class database.
It said it’s also working with security operatives to apprehend those masquerading as online vendors to face the full wrath of the law.
However, the House of Representatives said it is deeply concerned and views this disturbing pattern of scam messages and phishing activities as the handiwork of individuals with agenda that seek to cause distractions and undermine ongoing reforms within NIMC.
”These websites, described by NIMC as data harvesters, have no authorisation to access or manage sensitive data. Licensed partners or vendors are only authorised to verify NINs through approved channels and are not permitted to scan or store NIN slips,” House of Reps warned.
The Chairman of the House Committee on Population, Rep. (Prince) Jimi Odimayo expressed the House’s full support for NIMC’s efforts to protect the integrity of the National Identification Number (NIN) system and other sensitive data.
“We recognise the importance of robust data security measures as a cornerstone of our national security,” stated Rep Odimayo. “The House stands firmly with NIMC in addressing these pressing issues and ensuring that our citizens’ data is protected from malicious actors,” he said.
The House of Representatives reaffirmed commitment to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to improve national security, in line with its Legislative Agenda,
”We’ll continue to support NIMC in its mission to uphold the highest standards of data security & privacy for our dear constituents & all Nigerians.”
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