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Attacks in the financial sector are becoming increasingly corporate-oriented and shifting away from consumers

There is optimism for tourism recovery and a return to pre-pandemic figures in the near future. This comes as great relief for a number of African nations that are dependent on their tourism and hospitality sectors. At the same time, hospitality providers must be aware of the potential cybersecurity threats to creating a valued digitalised guest experience.

Despite the decrease, RDP attacks should still be a concern for organisations as they continue to embrace the new reality of hybrid work.

In the African region the number of home users affected by cryptominers in Q2 of 2022 decreased slightly compared to the previous quarter. However, the possibility of a surge in cryptomining attacks persists and could be directly correlated to cryptocurrency exchange rates.

In sub-Saharan Africa, making healthcare services more accessible can be achieved through digital services. With World Patient Safety Day on 17 September focusing on the theme of medication safety, Kaspersky notes that this must also extend to protecting patients medical data.

One of the most notable cases includes attacks on Shoprite, the largest retail chain in Africa.

Globally, the number of users attacked by malicious software, which gathers sensitive data and spreads under the guise of some of the most popular gaming titles, has increased by 13% compared to the first half of 2021.

In South Africa in Q2 2022 the number of users affected by Trojan Spies decreased compared to the previous quarter. Kenya and Nigeria saw slight increases in this threat.

In Q2 2022 the number of exploits for vulnerabilities in the Microsoft Office suite increased globally compared to Q1 – accounting for 82% of the total number of exploits across different platforms

Mimicking popular apps, such as Google Translator or extensions with useful functionality like PDF Converter or Video Downloader, threats in browser extensions can insert advertisements, collect data about users’ browsing histories and even search for login credentials, making it one of the most desirable tools for cybercriminals.