Kenya Named Among Biggest Cybercrime Hotspots in New Report

Kenya has been flagged in cyberattack incidents, with major incidents encompassing SIM Card fraud and website attacks, with CA having countered millions of intrusions...

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An Interpol report has identified Kenya as East Africa's primary cybercrime hotspot, with attackers leveraging vulnerabilities in mobile money platforms and weak telecom infrastructure.

Kenya experienced over 46,786 DDoS attacks targeting telecom companies in the first half of 2025.
Key organizations involved include Interpol and the Communications Authority (CA) of Kenya.
A notable incident involved the hacking of the President's official website, demanding a ransom of an estimated Ksh41 million.

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