Emerging Cybercrime Threats in Africa: A Closer Look at BEC, Sextortion and Pig Butchering

The African Cyberthreat Assessment Report 2024 by INTERPOL highlights how Africa’s rapid digital transformation has brought unprecedented opportunities but also heightened exposure to sophisticated cyber threats. Among these, Business Email Compromise (BEC), sextortion, and pig butchering stand out as major concerns, targeting individuals, businesses, and governments alike. As an Ambassador for Internet Governance, I recognize
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