Nigerian consumers, firms witness 32% rise in malware attacks

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Guardianng July 22, 2021 3 a.m.

Nigerian consumers, firms witness 32% rise in malware attacks

“This only emphasises that the cyber threat the landscape truly does incorporate the whole globe where no continent or country is free of this growing danger and where all consumers, businesses and industries alike need to pay attention to effective cybersecurity measures – and especially during the current pandemic and resultant turbulent times.” Conversely, Kaspersky said while on a technical level, not much has changed when it comes to cyber attacks, the difference is that the pandemic presents a persistent topic in which the world has a vested interest.

Photo: FORBES When comparing the first quarter of 2021 (Q1) with second quarter of 2021 (Q2), Kaspersky saw a 24 per cent increase in ransomware in Q2 2021 in South Africa, as well as an increase of 14 per cent in crypto-miner malware.

In Kenya and Nigeria, Kaspersky saw a large increase in financial/banking trojans in Q2 2021 when compared to the figures for Q1 2021 – a 59 per cent increase in Kenya and a 32 per cent increase in Nigeria.

It explained that when looking at the general cyber threat landscape as it impacts consumers and businesses, research showed that in 2020, worldwide, approximately 10 per cent of computers experienced at least one malware attack.

In some parts of the continent like Liberia, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, Kaspersky saw a slightly higher rate, while other parts showed a lower rate of a five per cent or six per cent average.

Kaspersky said the financial services sector remains a top targeted industry in Africa when it comes to cybercriminal activity and such cyber threats – not surprising when one considers the digital-first approach this sector continues to take, driven by the needs and expectations of its customers..

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