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Why are cyber attacks in Africa increasing?

Why are cyber attacks in Africa increasing?

Kenya and Nigeria are top targets, says cyber security report

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

June 8, 202324m 23s

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Show Notes

Kenya and Nigeria are top targets of cybersecurity breaches in Africa, according to a recent report. The co-Founder of Nairobi's AfricaHackon Security tells us why cyber attacks in Africa are on the up.

Also in the pod: Our co-host Richard Kagoe takes a look at how climate change and unending conflict are fueling a humanitarian crisis in the Sahel region.

And with Kenya proposing to convert a place infamous for hosting a deadly cult into a memorial site, we ask what exactly is a cult and - could you also be drawn into one?