Portable raises alarm over attempts to hack his social media account
Nigerian street-pop artist, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has sounded alarms amidst a cyber threat to hack his Facebook account.
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The “Aza Man” crooner, known for his funny and energetic vibes, took to his official Facebook page to cry to fans to follow his backup page, as the one with over seven hundred thousand followers is seriously under attack.
Portable words read: Them dey try hack me. My people, abeg follow my backup page, Portable Zazuu. Na me dey post for there too,”
Portable’s sounds of alarm come amid growing cases of social media hacking, especially targeting celebrities and influencers.
Portable, who commands over 700 thousand followers, knows the need to stay connected with his fans through his verified backup account.
Lately, social media has become a critical tool for public figures and influencers. Portable aims to interact with his audience, promote new music, and build his brand.
Therefore, losing access to a platform can be detrimental, not just to his careers but also to his ability to engage with fans.
The energetic singer also emphasized that his backup page is authentic and also managed by him. Fans urged him to take proactive measures to secure his accounts, including enabling two-factor authentication and working with cybersecurity experts.
