LSSTF-CACCOV to hold cybersecurity campaign against crime
LSSTF-CACCOV to hold cybersecurity campaign against crime
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Publish Date: 2026-07-12 19:03:00
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The Lagos State Security Trust Fund’s Campaign Against Crime, Cultism and Other Vices (LSSTF-CACCOV) has warned that cybercrime continues to pose a serious threat, resulting in devastating financial losses, phishing attacks, cyberbullying, misinformation, identity theft and other forms of online criminality.
The organisation noted that as technology continues to drive commerce, education, governance and social interaction, digital security has become one of the defining challenges of the 21st century.
In response to these growing challenges, LSSTF-CACCOV has unveiled the July 2026 edition of its Cybersecurity Campaign, scheduled to hold virtually on Saturday, July 18, 2026, to educate Nigerians on how to stay safe in the digital age.
According to the organisers, “As technology continues to govern the modern world of commerce, education, governance and social interaction, digital security has become a defining challenge for the 21st century. A single careless click can expose individuals, businesses and even governments to devastating financial losses, phishing attacks, cyberbullying, misinformation, identity theft and cybercrime.
“Addressing these threats in a digitally driven economy like Lagos demands sustained public awareness, digital literacy, technological solutions and collective responsibility. It is against this backdrop that LSSTF-CACCOV has unveiled its July 2026 Cybersecurity Campaign, themed ‘Staying Safe in a Digital World.’
“Scheduled to hold virtually on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. (WAT), the campaign will bring together cybersecurity experts, technology professionals, policy advocates, youths and members of the general public to deepen conversations around online safety and responsible digital citizenship. The event will be streamed live on YouTube.
“The organisers also announced that active participants during the event will receive over one terabyte of internet data to support their continued…
