By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The national information technology development agency (NITDA), through its computer emergency readiness response team warns of cybercriminals exploiting the popular music streaming platform, spotify to promote game hacks, pirated software and spam links, exposing users to potential cyber threats such as phishing attacks and malware that compromise devices, resulting in the loss of personal and financial dataHarmful promotions, embedded in playlist titles and podcast descriptions, boost visibility of malicious websites through spotify’s web player search results.
To avoid these risks, internet users are urged to avoid interacting with playlists or podcasts with suspicious text or links in descriptions.
Refrain from clicking on unknown or unverified links.
Ensure use of updated spotify app.In addition, a new ransomware, code-named ymir, has been identified as targeting corporate networks, making it difficult for traditional antivirus programmes to detect and block.
Cybercriminals demand ransoms in cryptocurrency to restore compromised systems.
To mitigate the risks, organizations are advised to deploy advanced endpoint detection and response (edr) solutions,Regularly update all systems, softwares and establish a robust data back-up strategy.