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. The study notes that as the continent is “also the world leader in the use of digital money transfers, it is particularly vulnerable to cybercrime, especially as cybersecurity laws and regulations trail those in other countries significantly”.
Corporations on the continent are vulnerable to breaches as it is estimated that over 50% of African countries have inadequate safeguards; and The study found: “The unique challenge for Africa appears to be the critical absence of cybersecurity protocol, cyber resilience, as well as mitigation and prevention measures for individuals and businesses. As a region that is embracing digital transformation, Africa needs to invest extensively in improving the safety and security of cyberspace.”
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