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🏴‍☠️ Tengu Ransomware Hits Moroccan Consultancy Shora Advisory

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Tengu ransomware gang has targeted Shora Advisory, one of Morocco’s top consulting and auditing firms, exposing the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of professional services providers.

Inside INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0: Africa’s Massive Cybercrime Crackdown

20 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0 resulted in hundreds of arrests and exposed the vast scale of cyber-enabled scams across Africa, highlighting both the threats and the growing power of international cooperation.

Kenyan Police Use Cellebrite to Unlock Activist’s Phone, Citizen Lab Reveals

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Citizen Lab has revealed that Kenyan police used Cellebrite’s powerful digital forensics tool to unlock and extract data from activist Boniface Mwangi’s phone, exposing the risks of advanced surveillance tech in law enforcement.

Africa’s Largest Cybercrime Crackdown: 651 Arrested in INTERPOL Sweep

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

A massive INTERPOL-led crackdown has resulted in 651 arrests across 16 African countries, exposing the scale and tactics of cybercriminal networks behind investment fraud, mobile money scams, and predatory loan apps.

Kenyan Activist's Phone Forensically Cracked: Citizen Lab Exposes Cellebrite Use

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Citizen Lab’s investigation finds that Kenyan police used Cellebrite forensic tools to extract data from activist Boniface Mwangi’s phone, sparking concerns over privacy, surveillance, and human rights abuses.

South Africa’s Scam Epidemic: Why Criminals Keep Winning in 2025

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

In 2025, South Africa faced a relentless wave of digital scams: 42% of adults lost money, and criminals pocketed $2.3 billion. Despite high awareness, weak enforcement and low restitution rates allow fraudsters to thrive.

Predator Spyware Hits Angola: Journalists Under Siege by Cyber Espionage

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Predator spyware has struck Angola, compromising journalists’ devices and sparking fresh debate on surveillance technology. Learn how the attack unfolded, who is at risk, and why international regulation is more critical than ever.

🏴‍☠️ Ivory Coast Airline Hit by Incransom Ransomware: Aviation Cyberattack Exposes Sector Risks

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Côte d’Ivoire’s national airline, aircotedivoire.com, has been listed as a victim by the Incransom ransomware group, highlighting persistent cybersecurity challenges in the aviation sector.

🏴‍☠️ Ivory Coast Airline Air Côte d’Ivoire Hit by Ransomware Attack

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Air Côte d’Ivoire, Ivory Coast’s national airline, is reeling after a ransomware attack exposed vulnerabilities in African aviation. We investigate the breach, the risks, and the rising threat of cybercrime in the region.

Spyware for Sale: Cellebrite and Predator Enable Crackdown on Activists

19 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Citizen Lab and Amnesty International have uncovered misuse of Cellebrite and Predator commercial surveillance tools by authorities in Kenya and Angola, exposing a global trend of targeting activists and journalists with advanced digital espionage.