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Africa: More Than 300 Arrests As African Countries Clamp Down on Cyber Threats
Interpol, 24 March 2025
Authorities in seven African countries have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in an international operation targeting cyber attacks and cyber-enabled scams. Read more »
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Kenya: Cyber Threats in Kenya Surge By 27.2pc in Q2
Capital FM, 18 March 2025
Kenya has witnessed a sharp rise in cyber threats, with the total number of cyber incidents detected increasing by 27.2 percent to 840.9 million during the second quarter of the… Read more »
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Kenya: Digital Security Key for Consumer Trust and Brand Integrity
Capital FM, 11 March 2025
We live in a generation where much of our lives reside online. In the digital world, we do our banking, music purchases, bill paying, social planning, and even parts of our job. Read more »
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Kenya: Criminal Investigations Directorate Scrambles During Cyberattack
Capital FM, 10 February 2025
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation into a cyber-attack on its X and Facebook accounts, stating that the perpetrators will be brought to… Read more »
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Africa: Securing Africa's Digital Future - a Conversation With a Cybersecurity Expert
Africa Renewal, 29 November 2024
With Africa's increasing digitization, there are opportunities for growth and innovation--but so are the risks. Can Africa secure its digital frontier? Dr. Abiodun Akinwale, who… Read more »
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Africa: Major Cybercrime Operation Nets 1,006 Suspects
Interpol, 26 November 2024
Authorities across 19 African countries have arrested 1,006 suspects and dismantled 134,089 malicious infrastructures and networks thanks to a joint operation by INTERPOL and… Read more »
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Kenya: Kenya's Cyber Threats Up 16.5 Percent to 1.1bn Amid Rising Risks
Capital FM, 14 October 2024
Kenya's total cyberattacks increased by 16.5 percent to 1.1 billion between April and June 2024, up from 971.4 million recorded in the previous quarter (January and March this… Read more »
Kenyans Warned Of Surge In Cyber Threats
In response to the growing threat, the Kenya Computer Incident Response Team has issued more than 11 million cybersecurity advisories, representing a 20 percent increase compared to the previous quarter. The advisories alert businesses and individuals to emerging threats and guide protective measures.
Experts say the rise in cyber threats has become a concerning trend in the country as it enhances its digital infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence-driven attacks are also said to be on the rise.
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The attack targeted the Business Registration Services, one of Kenya's most data-rich government agencies. The BRS holds sensitive, private information on all registered companies, ... Read more »
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The rise in cyber threats have reportedly forced firms, particularly in the financial sector, to be more vigilant. Cyber security threats are estimated to have cost the economy ... Read more »
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The Bloggers Association of Kenya has protested against the implementation of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018 signed into law two weeks ago. They say if the Act is ... Read more »
