February 9, 2024 at 11:10AM
Kenyan officials reported over 1 billion cyber threats in the final quarter of last year, a significant increase from the previous quarter’s 123 million. The surge is attributed to enhanced monitoring capabilities and attackers exploiting vulnerabilities in the nation’s increased internet devices. Efforts to upgrade threat detection systems and staff training are underway.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes are:
– More than one billion cyber threats were detected in Kenya in the final quarter of last year, representing a significant increase from the previous quarter.
– The increase is attributed to enhanced cyber-threat monitoring capabilities and an increased number of Internet devices in Kenya, which has made the country a target for attackers.
– Of the 1.2 billion detections, 13.2 million contained malware and 9.7 million were brute-force entry attempts.
– The exact number of successful cyberattacks detected was not specified.
– The Kenyan Ministry of ICT is upgrading its threat detection systems and training staff to address cyber threats.
– There is a keenness to collaborate with neighboring countries to mitigate cross-border cyber threats.