Cyber-crime in Africa is most often associated with the well-known 419 email scams. Although these fraud-motivated phishing tactics, particularly from West African threat actors, are still a major contributor to cyber-crime in this region, emerging Internet markets in these countries have led to an increase in more sophisticated hacking operations. A recent INTERPOL survey showed that West African cybercriminals make an average $2.7 million from fraud-based cyber-attacks targeting businesses and corporations and as much as $422,000 from individuals. As the Internet becomes more accessible, governments and businesses in this region who are growing their online presence will become prime targets for cybercrime due to the substantial payout and poor security measures. Wapack Labs recommends clients be aware of cyber threats when conducting business in this region and continue to track and monitor campaigns and threat actors in these countries. This report provides details on cyber threats affecting three North and West African countries, Mauritania, Senegal, and Algeria, including Wapack Labs reporting on actors and campaigns involving these countries, data trends, and implemented cyber legislation...READ MORE
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