[AfrICANN-discuss] WannaCry Ransomware Attacks: A Test of Africa's Cybersecurity Preparedness

[Betel Hailu]

Hello everyone!

As you well know a number of African countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Egypt, Mozambique, Tanzania, Niger, Morocco and Tunisia have reportedly been attacked by the recent "WannaCry" ransomware malware that hit institutions around the world.

Should Africa be alarmed by cyber threats, such as this recent attack?

Does Africa have the cybersecurity preparedness and capacity to deal with these types of threats?

Read our latest blog: "WannaCry Ransomware Attacks: A Test of Africa's Cybersecurity Preparedness"
https://www.internetsociety.org/blog/africa-bureau/2017/05/wannacry-ransomware-attacks-test-africas-cybersecurity-preparedness


Kind regards,

Betel Hailu | Africa Regional Bureau – Communications Coordinator | ISOC: Internet Society
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