There are cracks in Africa's firewall
With a booming digital economy, a whole new set of cybersecurity risks has opened up.
So this report on the state of cybersecurity in Africa is painting a doom and gloom picture for businesses, government agencies, and individuals. It appears that cybercriminals are basically targeting the continent, with ransomware attacks growing by a whopping 90% year-over-year. Crazy, right?
Take Nigeria, for instance. Once ranked 35th on the Global Threat Index, it has now climbed to 13th, showing just how many people are still using outdated security software, making them prime prey for hackers.
While the rise of mobile money, increased internet penetration, and the expansion of cloud services have opened up new opportunities, they have come with a whole new set of risks.
So, the bottom line is: Africa's digital economy is booming, but without serious cybersecurity measures, it's like playing with fire.
Until next week!
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