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