The State of Cyber Security in Uganda 2024 Report
From Mobile Money fraud to corporate data breaches. We analyze the cybersecurity landscape in Uganda and how to stay safe.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Threat Landscape
- Mobile Money Fraud
- Corporate Breaches
- Summary & Key Takeaways
- Common FAQs
As Uganda embraces digital transformation, the dark side of the web follows. Cybercrime cost Ugandan businesses billions last year. Are you next?
The Threat Landscape
The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) reports a spike in cyber incidents.
- Target: Financial institutions are the primary target, but SMEs are "low hanging fruit."
- Vector: Phishing (fake emails) accounts for 70% of breaches.
Mobile Money Fraud
It's not just "Sim Box" fraud anymore.
- Social Engineering: Scammers calling pretending to be MTN agents.
- App Fraud: Fake loan apps that steal phone contacts.
Corporate Data Breaches
Employees are the weakest link.
- Incident: A reputable Ugandan bank (unnamed) lost customer data due to an employee clicking a malicious PDF.
- Lesson: Technology cannot fix human error. Training is required.
Summary & Key Takeaways
- Awareness: The first line of defense is a suspicious employee.
- Policy: Every company needs a "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policy.
- Investment: Spending on firewalls is cheaper than paying a ransom.
Common FAQs
1. Is public Wi-Fi safe? No. Never do banking on Cafe Javas' free Wi-Fi without a VPN.
2. Do I need an antivirus on my phone? On Android, yes. On iPhone, just keep the software updated.
3. What is 2FA? Two-Factor Authentication. It means you need a password AND a code from your phone to login. Enable it everywhere.
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