INTERPOL flags cyber threats for Botswana

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On the prowl: Cybercriminals are hunting down both institutions and individuals in the country

Botswana is one of the top countries in Africa being targetted by botnets or infected networks of computers controlled by attackers, according to Interpol. Besides technological challenges, experts warn that simple steps around cybersecurity continue to be ignored. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

Itumeleng Garebatshabe, a veteran tech entrepreneur, software engineer and cybersecurity expert, has a troubling perspective on why many in the country continue to be hit by various forms of cyberattacks and scams.

It’s not just about more technologically advanced, sophisticated criminals bypassing the country’s guardrails and “hacking” into sensitive entities and citizens’ privacy. His experience shows that quite often, the issue is more about simple vigilance.

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INTERPOL flags cyber threats for Botswana

Botswana is one of the top countries in Africa being targetted by botnets or infected networks of computers controlled by attackers, according to Interpol. Besides technological challenges, experts warn that simple steps around cybersecurity continue to be ignored. MBONGENI MGUNI writes

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