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Oluwaseun Medayedupin
NationalityNigerian
Alma materOsun State University
Organization(s)SocioAfrica & SocioAsia
SpouseNo spouse
Websitemedayedupin.org

Oluwaseun Medayedupin (born 26 April 2001) is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of the technology platforms SocioAfrica [1] and SocioAsia [2], platforms that focus on leveraging technology for social and economic development.

Early Life and Education

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Medayedupin was born in Nigeria on 26 April 2001. He completed his primary education at De Stars Learning School and attended Inglewood Academy for his secondary education. He later enrolled at Osun State University, where he pursued a degree in Sociology and Criminology. During his time at the university, he developed an interest in technology and its potential for social impact.

Career

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While studying at Osun State University, Medayedupin founded SocioAfrica and SocioAsia, platforms that aim to connect Africa and Asia through technology, fostering cultural exchange and economic development. Through Socio Technologies Limited, Medayedupin has sought to address social challenges by utilizing technology to promote growth and connectivity in various regions.

Controversies

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In November 2021, Medayedupin was arrested in Lagos, Nigeria, following allegations of involvement in a cybercrime scheme known as the "ransom your employer" attack. Reports suggested that Medayedupin had contacted disgruntled employees of American companies, encouraging them to carry out ransomware attacks on their employers' systems in exchange for a percentage of the proceeds. The scheme gained media attention, and Medayedupin's arrest was widely reported in news outlets, including Wired[3] and Krebs on Security [4]

According to reports, Medayedupin's scheme was a sophisticated social engineering tactic that involved emailing disgruntled employees with offers to help them exact revenge on their employers[5]. After his name appeared in the news media, he reportedly received thousands of inquiries from people interested in his idea. [6]

Medayedupin's arrest was a result of an investigation by Abnormal Security in August 2021, which uncovered his alleged involvement in the 'ransom your employer' scheme ⁴ ⁵. [7] [8] [9] [10]

Philanthropy

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Beyond his professional ventures, Medayedupin has engaged in various charitable initiatives aimed at improving the lives of individuals and communities. His philanthropic work includes supporting education and healthcare projects in Nigeria.

Legacy

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Medayedupin's work in technology and social development has attracted attention, particularly through his platforms, SocioAfrica and SocioAsia, which continue to grow in influence. While his career has faced scrutiny due to legal controversies, his contributions to the tech space have sparked discussions about the potential of technology to drive social change in Africa and Asia.

References

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[11] [12]

  1. ^ "SocioAfrica".
  2. ^ "SocioAsia".
  3. ^ "The Long Shadow of the 'Nigerian Prince' Scam".
  4. ^ "Arrest in 'Ransom Your Employer' Email Scheme".
  5. ^ "Ransom Your Employer Email Scam Suspect Arrested".
  6. ^ "Suspect arrested in 'ransom your employer' criminal scheme".
  7. ^ "Cybercrime: Why international institutions are shunning internet traffic from Nigeria as scepticism on financial instruments grows News Feature Cybercrime: Why international institutions are shunning internet traffic from Nigeria as scepticism on financial instruments grows".
  8. ^ "Cover Story: One click is all it takes".
  9. ^ "The Long Shadow of the 'Nigerian Prince' Scam".
  10. ^ "Suspect arrested in 'ransom your employer' criminal scheme". ZDNet.
  11. ^ Oluwaseun Medayedupin: Transforming Lives with Technology
  12. ^ Oluwaseun Medayedupin: Pioneering Social Impact Through Technology in Africa and Asia
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