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Kenyan Activist’s Phone Hacked: Cellebrite Tech Implicated in Government Crackdown

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Citizen Lab has discovered that Kenyan authorities used Cellebrite’s surveillance technology to break into dissident Boniface Mwangi’s phone, exposing a troubling pattern of digital repression against activists worldwide.

🏴‍☠️ SODIC Breach: Payload Ransomware Targets Egypt’s Luxury Real Estate Giant

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

SODIC, Egypt’s renowned property developer, has been named by Payload ransomware as a new victim. This breach highlights rising cyber threats facing the real estate industry and the sensitive data at risk.

Data Wars Beneath the Earth: Congo-USA AI Pact Redefines Mineral Power

18 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

A new agreement between the DRC and US tech company Atlas Park brings artificial intelligence into mineral exploration, shifting the focus from extraction to control over critical mineral data. Europe seeks to respond with equal-tech partnerships under the Mattei Plan.

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Hits Intsika Yethu Municipality: Thegentlemen Target South African Government

15 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Thegentlemen ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Intsika Yethu Municipality in South Africa, spotlighting the vulnerability of local governments to digital extortion.

🏴‍☠️ Thegentlemen Ransomware Hits BITS: Tech Provider’s Security in Question

15 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Thegentlemen ransomware group has targeted BITS, a Tunisian IT solutions company, in a high-profile cyberattack. This incident exposes the vulnerabilities of tech service providers and the growing sophistication of ransomware operations.

🏴‍☠️ Thegentlemen Ransomware Hits Egypt’s Smart Glass: Factory Held Hostage

13 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Egypt’s Smart Glass factory has been targeted by Thegentlemen ransomware group, exposing the vulnerabilities of high-tech manufacturing to cyber extortion. Here’s how the attack unfolded and what it signals for the industry.

🏴‍☠️ Thegentlemen Ransomware Hits Nile Air: What We Know

13 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Egypt’s Nile Air is the latest target of Thegentlemen ransomware gang. Discover the key facts, risks, and implications for airline cybersecurity.

🏴‍☠️ Incransom Strikes Midwestern Oil & Gas: Nigeria’s Energy Sector Faces Ransomware Crisis

13 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Incransom has added Midwestern Oil & Gas to its victim roster, signaling a new wave of ransomware threats targeting Africa’s vital energy infrastructure. This feature unpacks the attack, its implications, and the urgent need for cyber-resilience.

Senegal Biometric Data Breach: How Hackers Exposed a Nation’s Digital Weakness

12 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Hackers have breached Senegal’s biometric ID system, leaking sensitive data and triggering a crisis of digital trust. The incident exposes major gaps in cybersecurity maturity as Africa’s digital ambitions outpace its defenses.

🏴‍☠️ Red Dirt Ransom: Ghana Bauxite Company Targeted by Thegentlemen Ransomware Gang

12 Feb 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Ghana Bauxite Company, the nation’s only active bauxite mine, has been listed as a victim by Thegentlemen ransomware gang, highlighting the growing cyber risks facing Africa’s critical infrastructure sectors.