Nigeria has recorded the world’s sharpest rise in cyberattacks, as new data shows Africa has become the most targeted region globally for cyber threats.
According to the July 2025 Global Threat Intelligence Report by Check Point Software Technologies, organisations in Africa faced an average of
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Folake Balogun
Folake Balogun is a tech journalist covering Africa’s fast-growing digital economy with a strong focus on incisive analysis of startup trends, venture capital, and fintech innovation, while also exploring emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and the future of connectivity by highlighting their economic and social impact.
