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MTN Nigeria Faces Major DDoS Attack, Services Disrupted

7/10/2025

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On August 2, 2023, MTN Nigeria was hit by a significant DDoS attack from Anonymous Sudan, echoing recent strikes in Kenya and Uganda. For nearly eight hours, the assault disrupted services for over 80 million users. Thankfully, MTN's robust cybersecurity defenses minimized the damage, underscoring the escalating threat of digital warfare across Africa.

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Story summary

On August 2, 2023, MTN Nigeria was hit by a significant DDoS attack from Anonymous Sudan, echoing recent strikes in Kenya and Uganda. For nearly eight hours, the assault disrupted services for over 80 million users. Thankfully, MTN's robust cybersecurity defenses minimized the damage, underscoring the escalating threat of digital warfare across Africa.