Why are cyber attacks in Africa increasing?

Kenya and Nigeria are top targets, says cyber security report

An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Why are cyber attacks in Africa increasing?" was published on June 8, 2023 and runs 24 minutes.

June 8, 2023 ·24m · Focus on Africa

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Summary

Kenya and Nigeria are top targets of cybersecurity breaches in Africa, according to a recent report. The co-Founder of Nairobi's AfricaHackon Security tells us why cyber attacks in Africa are on the up.Also in the pod: Our co-host Richard Kagoe takes a look at how climate change and unending conflict are fueling a humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region.And with Kenya proposing to convert a place infamous for hosting a deadly cult into a memorial site, we ask what exactly is a cult and - could you also be drawn into one?

Episode Description

Also in the pod: Our co-host Richard Kagoe takes a look at how climate change and unending conflict are fueling a humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region.

And with Kenya proposing to convert a place infamous for hosting a deadly cult into a memorial site, we ask what exactly is a cult and - could you also be drawn into one?