Anonymous confirms hacking in support of #EndSARS protests
Earlier on Friday, a group of unknown individuals claimed responsibility for hacking the Twitter handle of the National Broadcasting Service (NBS).
They made a threat to hack other government websites.
Today, they hacked the websites of the Central Bank of Nigerian (CBN) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
The group said they support the weak against the powerful and stand for justice. They also listed their values as human rights, autonomy and self-governance, resistance against tyranny, a more humane society.
Anonymous stated that its actions were in support of the End SARS protests.
Anonymous first announced the attacks on state platforms on Thursday, two days after posting a video showing demonstrators.
“#Nigeria: Anonymous hacks multiple government websites in solidarity with #EndSARS protestors and retribution for violence by police. #OpNigeria #EndSARSProtest,” they tweeted.
Confirming the CBN and EFCC hit, they put up messages and screenshots.
“#Nigeria: International hackers & Anonymous continue the cyber campaign against the government to call out corruption, demand police reform, and show solidarity with brave protestors. #OpNigeria #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutality #ReformTheNigerianPolice.”
“#Anonymous #OpNigeria #EndSARS #EndSARSNow #ENDSARSOPPRESSION. Official website of @officialEFCC has been taken down in support of #EndSARSProtest. You should have expected us! #EndCorruptionInNigeria.”
