Table of Contents If you imagine a hacker in a hoodie “brute-forcing” your password with code, you’re picturing the wrong thing. In 2025, the #1 way hackers get passwords isn’t some Hollywood-style exploit. It’s this: They trick you (or your staff) into typing the password yourself — on the wrong page or in response to […]
Your phone number seems harmless, right?Something you give out freely at shops, events, WhatsApp groups, job applications… even to strangers. But what many Nigerians don’t know is this: A skilled scammer can empty your entire bank account with only your phone number — nothing else. No BVN, no NIN, no ATM card. Just your mobile […]
Why this matters right now In Nigeria, your Bank Verification Number (BVN) and National Identification Number (NIN) are powerful identity keys. With just these two, a criminal can: This isn’t theory: So if you’ve ever casually dropped your BVN or NIN in a WhatsApp chat, Telegram group, or “loan app” link, you’re not just being […]
Despite being created in 1936, the Social Security Number (SSN) remains one of the most widely used identifiers in the United States. Originally designed for tracking retirement benefits, the SSN has evolved—incorrectly—into a de facto national ID. Today, the SSN is at the center of nearly every major data breach, identity theft case, and financial […]
A Simple Click, a Massive Risk You open your phone and see a new friend request from someone you don’t recognize. Their profile looks normal — maybe they even have mutual friends. Without thinking much, you click “Accept.” What happens next might surprise you. That single tap could open the door to hackers, scammers, or […]

