Why is Africa such a big cyber crime target?
News Highlights: Why is Africa such a big cyber crime target?. Dean Steenkamp, Check Point Channel Manager, Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa
Africa is firmly in the crosshairs of cyber criminals. Every day, the people, countries and businesses of the continent become the target of internal and external attackers who seek to steal data and money. The scope of these activities is staggering and deserves further attention. According to Check Point Research’s latest Threat Intelligence Report for Africa, the region saw an average of 1,293 weekly cyber attacks against African companies, compared to only 485 attacks per organization worldwide.