The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has released “some simple tips everyone can follow to keep themselves, their identities, and their information safe online”.
The NCC released these online safety tips as it is set to mark 2017 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) this October.
“The Nigerian Communications Commission is proud to participate in National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October 2017.
“As a partner in the Department of Homeland Security’s Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign, NCC is committed to promoting online safety for everyone.
“NCSAM is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to equip the Nigerian public with the tools and resources they need to stay safe.
“The Commission believes strongly in this mission,” NCC said in a statement.
The commission urged Nigerians to take steps to create a safer Internet, stressing that even small actions can make a huge difference in defending from cyber threats.
Here are NCC’s 8 tips everyone can follow to keep themselves, their identities, and their information safe online.