African Organizations Face Surging DDoS Attacks Amid Digital Growth
Recent data shows a 30% increase in DDoS attacks across Middle East and Africa, with Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia being primary targets. The surge coincides with rapid digital transformation across the continent, creating new cybersecurity challenges for organizations.
Major African Cybercrime Crackdown: Over 1,000 Suspects Arrested in Multi-National Operation
Law enforcement agencies across 19 African nations collaborated with INTERPOL to dismantle cybercrime networks responsible for $192 million in losses. The operation led to over 1,000 arrests and uncovered major schemes including ransomware attacks, banking fraud, and trafficking-linked scams.
INTERPOL's Operation Serengeti Disrupts Major African Cybercrime Networks with Over 1,000 Arrests
A massive two-month INTERPOL operation across 19 African nations has led to 1,006 arrests and the dismantling of over 134,000 criminal networks involved in ransomware, digital extortion, and online scams. The operation, supported by private sector partners, uncovered crimes affecting 35,000 victims globally with losses of $193 million.