The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has alerted Nigerians to multiple vulnerabilities identified in Google Chrome that could expose users to cyberattacks.
In a public advisory released on its official X handle, the Commission warned that the flaws may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain unauthorised access, delete data, or create new administrator accounts on affected systems.
The NDPC explained that exploitation could enable malicious actors to install harmful software, alter key functions, and compromise sensitive information without the user’s knowledge.
It urged Chrome users to immediately update their browsers, limit use of administrative rights, and avoid clicking suspicious links or opening unsolicited attachments.
The agency stressed that the advisory is part of its wider mandate to protect Nigerians’ data. National Commissioner Dr Vincent Olatunji previously disclosed that 17 major data breach cases were under investigation across finance, technology, education, government, and logistics, with verified cases already yielding over ₦400 million in remedial revenue.
Nigeria’s data protection regime has recorded over 2,000 annual compliance audits, while also strengthening international collaboration through the Global Privacy Assembly and the Network of African Data Protection Authorities.
The Commission reiterated that user vigilance is essential to safeguarding personal data and sustaining trust in the country’s digital economy.
