'Nairobi remains the national hotspot for cybercrime', new report shows

Nairobi named Kenya’s cybercrime hotspot as National Cyber Security Agency raises alarm over 3 billion digital attacks targeting state infrastructure in last 3 months..

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A new report by the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4) reveals that Nairobi is the primary hotspot for cybercrime in Kenya, experiencing the highest number of digital offenses.

Nairobi recorded the most digital offenses, driven by high levels of digital transactions and online activity.
The National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee (NC4) released the findings on Tuesday, June 24.
Key offenses include digital payment fraud, identity theft, online harassment, and false publications, prompting calls for banks and mobile network operators to enhance their security measures.

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