The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has issued a security advisory regarding various vulnerabilities discovered in Google Chrome, warning that if not patched, these security holes might expose millions of users to serious cyber risks.
The urgent security advisory, posted on the Commission's official X handle, , warned that the most serious of the vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user's system, granting unauthorised access and potentially enabling criminals to install malicious programs, steal or delete sensitive data, and create new accounts with full administrative rights..
According to the NDPC, “such breaches could compromise personal information, disrupt device functionality, and lead to complete loss of control over affected systems,” urging Nigerians to act swiftly.
To mitigate risks, the agency advised users to immediately apply the latest Chrome updates, operate devices with standard user rights instead of administrative privileges, and exercise caution when handling suspicious links, unsolicited attachments, or visiting untrusted websites.
The advisory reflects Nigeria’s broader push to strengthen cyber security and data protection.
Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the national data commissioner, said last year that the Commission was conducting investigations into 17 major data breaches in the banking, technology, education, and logistics sectors after receiving over 1,000 complaints from individuals and companies.
The commission's completed cases resulted in about ₦400 million ($268,149) in revenue from mitigation measures. Additionally, compliance initiatives led to the rise of Data Protection Compliance Organisations from 103 to 163, providing approximately 10,000 job opportunities.
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