Kenya's digital boom opens door to cybercrime, expert warns

Kenya’s push to become a digital economy leader is exposing businesses and institutions to rising cyber threats as more services move online, a cyber security expert has warned...

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Kenya's rapid digital transformation, while a sign of economic success, is unfortunately increasing its vulnerability to cybercrime, according to a leading cybersecurity expert.

The country's renowned M-PESA platform and expanding fintech sector are attractive targets for criminals.
Featured expert: Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET.
Key threat: Many cyber incidents arise from weak internal controls and misconfigurations, rather than sophisticated hacking.

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