Uganda: The Hackers Are Coming for Africa's Critical Infrastructure
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Uganda: The Hackers Are Coming for Africa's Critical Infrastructure
[Independent (Kampala)] From Uganda's electricity transmission network to telecommunications and financial systems, INTERPOL says Africa is facing an increasingly sophisticated cybercrime threat as criminals turn their attention to critical infrastructure, reports Ronald Musoke.
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lrytas.ltBy order of the Minister of National Defence Roberts Kaunas, enhanced protection of critical infrastructure facilities will be extended until the end of this year, the Ministry of National Defence (MND) reports.
The hackers are coming for Africa’s critical infrastructure
The Qilin Hacker Group claimed responsibility for the cyber disruption incident at UETCL on Aug.18, 2025. Interpol’s latest report on cyber threats across Africa notes that the continent’s critical infrastructure is increasingly becoming a target of criminals stationed thousands of kilometres away. COURTESY PHOTO/RANSOMWARE HELP. From Uganda’s electricity transmission network to telecommunications and financial systems, INTERPOL says Africa is…
Robertas Kaunas, Minister of National Defense, on Monday extended the enhanced protection of critical infrastructure facilities by his order until the end of this year.
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