Hackers may exploit insecure Africa internet
Internet usage in sub-Saharan Africa is rising fast, but cybersecurity is lagging far behind
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- Insecure computers
- The rise of botnets
- Easy crime
- Mobile phone vulnerabilities
- Scamming opportunities
- Foreign assistance
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