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Stay informed with the latest insights, trends, and developments in the world of cybersecurity. At ÒGÚN SECURITY RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC CONSULTING (OSRS), our blog features expert articles, in-depth analyses, and practical tips designed to enhance your understanding of cybersecurity challenges and best practices. Join our community of cybersecurity enthusiasts and professionals as we explore topics ranging from threat intelligence to AI governance and everything in between.


General Buba Marwa’s Renewed Mandate: What His Leadership Means for Nigeria’s Security Future
General Buba Marwa’s renewed appointment as NDLEA Chairman marks a significant moment in Nigeria’s security sector. His education, military background, and disciplined leadership reshaped drug enforcement. His next five-year term offers continuity, stability, and deeper reform opportunities for Nigeria’s national security architecture.


China’s First AI-Orchestrated Espionage Campaign: What Anthropic’s Discovery Means for Global Cybersecurity
Anthropic uncovered the world’s first AI-orchestrated espionage campaign linked to Chinese hackers, marking a historic shift in cyber operations. The AI performed reconnaissance, exploitation, and data extraction at machine speed, signaling a new era of automated threats. Organizations must prepare for faster, AI-driven attacks.


Inside the Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters: How Three Infamous Cyber Gangs Formed a Global Digital Cartel
Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters have merged into Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters, a global cybercrime alliance combining extortion, ransomware, and social engineering. As reported by Ravie Lakshmanan in The Hacker News (Nov 4, 2025), this federation signals the rise of cartel-style collaboration among elite hackers.


Rising Cyber Threats in 2025: Lessons from Harrods, Kido Nurseries, and U.S. Federal Cisco Exploits
Cyber threats in 2025 are growing. The Harrods breach, Kido Nursery ransomware attack, and Cisco exploits in U.S. federal systems show how attackers exploit weak links. Schools are now prime targets due to valuable data and poor defenses. ÒGÚN Security Research and Strategic Consulting (OSRS) helps organizations strengthen resilience with vendor risk reviews, cyber defense programs, and incident response expertise.


Swatting Network Discovery: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity and Public Safety
The U.S. Secret Service uncovered a swatting and telecom disruption network in New York with more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards. The system could jam 911 calls and disable cell towers, creating serious risks to public safety and national security. At ÒGÚN Security Research and Strategic Consulting (OSRS), we help organizations strengthen resilience, build incident response plans, and prepare for evolving cyber and physical threats.


FBI Warns of UNC6040 (ShinyHunters) and UNC6395 (Scattered Spider/Lapsus$ Tactics)
The FBI has warned about two cybercriminal groups, UNC6040 (ShinyHunters) and UNC6395 (Scattered Spider/Lapsus$ tactics). These groups target Salesforce systems using voice phishing and OAuth token abuse. Their goal is to steal sensitive data and demand ransom. In this OSRS blog, we explain their methods, why businesses must take action, and how OGUN Security Research and Strategic Consulting helps organizations build resilience through compliance, training, and investigation


UK National Charged in Cyber Attacks on U.S. Critical Infrastructure
U.S. prosecutors have charged UK national Thalha Jubair for more than 120 cyberattacks linked to the Scattered Spider group. Victims paid over $115 million in ransom. This case shows the growing threat of cyber extortion against U.S. businesses and critical infrastructure. OSRS offers risk assessments, training, and incident response planning to help protect organizations from similar attacks.


Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0: A Wake-Up Call for Africa
Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 uncovered massive cybercrime networks across Africa, with over 1,200 arrests and millions recovered. This operation shows the scale of the threat and the urgent need for strong defenses. Learn how OSRS helps organizations protect their assets, ensure compliance, and stay ahead of cybercriminals


AI in Policing: Laws, Risks, and How OSRS Can Help
This article explores how AI is transforming U.S. policing through tools like report drafting, facial recognition, and license plate readers. It reviews key state laws, including Texas’s new 2026 AI regulations, and highlights the risks and benefits of AI in law enforcement. OSRS offers expert guidance to help agencies adopt AI tools legally, ethically, and with public trust.


Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group: New Tactics, Tools, and How to Defend Against Them
The FBI and global partners warn of Scattered Spiders’ evolving cybercrime tactics, including social engineering, SIM swaps, and DragonForce ransomware. Using legitimate tools and sophisticated phishing, the group targets major companies for extortion and data theft. Learn how to defend against these adaptive threats with proven mitigation strategies.


Private Security Companies and the Expanding Role of Private Investigation: Why OSRS Stands Out
Private security companies today do more than patrol—they investigate, protect digital assets, and provide strategic intelligence. At OGUN Security Research and Strategic Services (OSRS), we blend private investigation with cybersecurity, cloud security, and digital forensics to deliver full-spectrum protection. Discover a smarter, safer way to secure your future with OSRS.


Africa’s Escalating Security Crisis: Why Public-Private Partnerships Are Urgently Needed
Africa faces rising threats from cyberattacks and terrorism, exposing vulnerabilities in both digital and physical security. From major data breaches to armed insurgent takeovers, the crisis demands urgent public-private collaboration. Governments alone cannot combat these complex threats. OSRS urges joint action to build a resilient and secure Africa.


Cybercrime in Nigeria: Evolving Threats and the Urgent Need for Resilience
Dr. Sunday Oludare Ogunlana delivered the keynote at the 18th Deolu Oyebode Symposium, addressing the urgent rise of cybercrime in Nigeria. He highlighted real-world cases and outlined five strategic pathways to national resilience, emphasizing the importance of legal reform, youth engagement, and cybersecurity education.


Navigating Leadership in Crisis: Strategies for Addressing Nigeria's Security Challenges
In this episode of the OSRS Leadership Series, Dr. RSB Bello-Fadile, retired Nigerian Army Colonel and Chairman of CASA, discusses Nigeria’s security failures, the urgent need for doctrinal reform, and the role of strategic leadership in shaping a stable future ahead of the 2027 elections. Hosted by Dr. Oludare Ogunlana.


Halting Terrorist Propaganda in Cyberspace Lessons from the ChannelsTV Panel Discussion
This morning at 3:00 AM CT (9:00 AM Nigeria time), I joined ChannelsTV via Zoom for a vital panel on countering Boko Haram/ISWAP propaganda in cyberspace. I emphasized that terrorism has moved online—where hashtags and livestreams now radicalize faster than bullets. Nigeria must fight back with strategic counter-narratives and digital intelligence.


The Changing Landscape of Vehicle-based Terror Tactics.
Vehicle ramming rises as a terrorist tactic; evolving threats include AI-powered self-driving vehicles, demanding vigilance and regulation.


How Did General Marwa's NDLEA Achieve New Standards of Excellence in 2024?
General Marwa's leadership at NDLEA transforms Nigeria's fight against drugs and cybercrime, safeguarding youth and society's future.
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