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Indonesian Hackers Take Over INEC Website 142 Days Before Nigeria's 2027 Elections

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Indonesian hackers have defaced the website of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission with 142 days remaining before the 2027 general elections. The breach raises serious cybersecurity concerns about the resilience of Nigeria's democratic digital infrastructure ahead of a high-stakes electoral cycle.

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142 days to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, Indonesian hackers take over INEC’s website · technext24.com · T2

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Hackers Breach Nigeria's INEC Site
Indonesian hackers have defaced the website of Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission with 142 days remaining before the 2027 general elections. The breach raises serious cybersecurity concerns about the resilience of Nigeria's democratic digital infrastructure ahead of a high-stakes electoral cycle.