MTN says core infrastructure secure after cyber attack.
MTN Nigeria has confirmed a recent cyber attack on its network but reassured customers and stakeholders that its core infrastructure remains secure and that Nigeria was not affected.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the telecom giant said it detected “unauthorised activity” and responded swiftly to isolate and contain the threat.
Karl Toriola, Chief Executive Officer of MTN Nigeria, said: “We take cybersecurity very seriously and have robust systems in place to detect, isolate, and neutralize threats. Although this attack attempted to breach our defenses, our security protocols worked as intended, and our core infrastructure remains secure.”
While the company did not disclose the nature or origin of the attack, industry analysts warn that African telecoms are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals.
A source within MTN confirmed Nigeria was not affected, affirming the security of local operations.