Tag: Cyberattacks
Contrary to Popular Belief, Linux Sytems Are Now Receiving Their Fair Share of Cyberattacks
What happened over the period the COVID-19 pandemic started and when it reached its peak? Well, more people went online for work, school, entertainment,...
After 2017’s WannaCry Attacks, Ransomware is Still the Number One Online Threat
A new report has revealed that cyberattacks are becoming firmly entrenched as a state-level weapon, including the new ransomware method of ‘Country Extortion’ and...
Africa Is Now the Most Targeted Region for Cyberattacks
In 2021, the number of cyberattacks recorded was record-breaking, with a 50% increase in overall attacks per week on corporate networks compared to 2020.
In...
Botnets and Cryptominers Responsible for the Majority of Kenya-Business Cyberattacks
The online space has never been safe, and every other year, we receive new numbers that showcase how dangerous the digital world can be,...
Review on the New Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act – Kenya
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act of 2018 was drafted and assented to on the 16th May 2018 and will soon be law.
REPORT: African Countries Lost At Least 2 Billion Dollars to Cyberattacks in 2016
According to Serianu’s Cybersecurity Report 2016, African countries lost at least $2 billion in cyber attacks in 2016.
In East Africa, Kenya recorded the highest...
