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Ransomware Doubles, Africa Exposed
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- Wed, Aug 19LatestUnverified — not yet reviewed
Report Warns Africa's Critical Infrastructure Faces Escalating Hacker Threat
New reporting, focused on Uganda, warns that hackers are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure across Africa. The threat has direct relevance for Ghana's fintech operators and digital service providers, extending the continent-wide pattern of escalating cyber attacks documented in recent weeks.
- Tue, Aug 18Unverified — not yet reviewed
Ransomware Attacks Double Year-on-Year as African Organisations Average 3,237 Weekly Incidents
Global ransomware attack volumes doubled year-on-year through July 2026, with African organisations averaging 3,237 weekly cyber attacks. Ghana businesses and startups face direct exposure risk from the escalating threat environment.