Interpol ranks Kenya second in Africa for cyberattacks
Interpol identifies outdated systems, weak cyber hygiene and delayed software patching as major security weaknesses...
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A new Interpol report has identified Kenya as Africa’s second-most vulnerable country to cyberattacks, with a significant percentage of exploitable digital vulnerabilities detected in 2025.
- Kenya accounted for 11.9 percent of exploitable digital vulnerabilities in Africa, ranking behind South Africa (43.6 percent) and ahead of Nigeria (9.1 percent).
- Interpol attributes this high vulnerability to poor cyber practices, inadequate cybersecurity investment, and delayed software patching across both public and private sectors.
- Cybercriminals are exploiting these weaknesses for identity theft, financial fraud, and ransomware attacks, with a notable 327 percent increase in SIM swap fraud in Kenya during 2025.
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Interpol Ranks Kenya Second in Africa for Cyberattacks - August 2026
A new Interpol report has identified Kenya as Africa's second-most vulnerable country to cyberattacks, with a significant percentage of exploitable digital vulnerabilities detected in 2025. Separately, oil prices dropped to a three-week low as senior US officials indicated progress in talks with Iran aimed at reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz, with the potential easing of supply disruptions significantly impacting global oil markets. Additionally, Smart Applications International launched Smart PharmaLink, a pharmacy management platform designed to digitize operations for pharmacies across Kenya.
