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Africa Relinquishes Cyberattack Lead to Latin America — For Now

📅 23 April 2026 at 07:01 UTC📰 Dark ReadingView original source ↗

The volume of cyberattacks targeting Africa declined in the past year, with weekly attacks down 22%, as attackers seemingly shifted their focus to other regions.

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🔍Threat Overview

Africa experienced a decline in cyberattacks over the past year, with a 22% reduction in weekly attacks, as attackers shifted their focus to other regions.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
None
Attack Vectors
None
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: low
Who Is at Risk
African countries
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
2Implement regular security updates and patches
3Conduct regular vulnerability assessments

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