The State of Cybersecurity Threats in Africa

African businesses are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks.

Top Threats

• Ransomware: A 200% increase in attacks targeting African financial institutions
• Social Engineering: Phishing attacks exploiting mobile money systems
• Supply Chain Attacks: Targeting software vendors and third-party services

Defence Strategies

Implement zero-trust architecture, regular security audits, and employee training programmes.

Conclusion

Proactive security investment is far cheaper than the cost of a breach.