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A Nigerian hacker Ihebuzo Chris claimed in a viral video to have gained access into the Access Bank network and extracted data of over 2,000 customers.
. Ihebuzo Chris
The data extracted included customers BVN, account numbers and other details.
But the hacker, based in Benin, blew his cover in the post as his name appeared on his computer screen, making him an easy pick for security agents such as the EFCC.
The ‘hacker’ in the viral video said he could debit customers’ accounts without their consent owing to the information he has.
He claimed he went deep into the Bank’s computer without their permission. He blamed the bank for loose security, saying he is not a staff and only a guy with a computer.
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Meanwhile, Access Bank as debunked the video of the man having access to it’s customer’s data.
The bank assured in a statement shared on Twitter that the claim was false, adding that customers’ data remain safe.
“A video of an individual claiming to be in possession of our customers’ banking details such as BVN and Account Number, has been brought to our notice.
“We urge all our customers to remain calm as there is no security breach. We are working with the appropriate authority to bring the perpetrator to book,” the statement read.
Access Bank further said its customers’ financial security is its top priority and it would not disclose any information that would jeopardize their safety.
It also advised the public to continue following security protocol by never sharing their account details.
Abass Latifat
