# Cybersecurity threat escalation in Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-threat-escalation-in-africa
> Updated: 2026-09-10T20:15:37.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Cybersecurity threats in Africa have seen a significant rise, with attack volumes in several nations exceeding global averages. Research indicates that the energy and utilities sectors are the most frequent targets, alongside financial services and government institutions.

In Gabon, the government has intensified its response after detecting over 900,000 intrusion alerts in a two-month period. These attacks targeted critical infrastructure, including the Société d’Énergie et d’Eau du Gabon (SEEG) and the Conseil Gabonais des Chargeurs (CGC). The ransomware group Krybit claimed responsibility for an attack on the CGC in late August 2026.

Regional data shows high volumes of weekly attacks per organization in Angola, Nigeria, and Kenya. Key security challenges across the continent include ransomware, phishing, and risks associated with the use of Generative AI tools.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Cyberattacks in Africa exceed global average

Cyberattacks in Africa exceeded global averages in August 2026, with Angola and Nigeria seeing significant increases. Energy and utilities sectors are the primary targets for cybercriminals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyberattacks-in-africa-exceed-global-average

### 2026-09-08: Gabon intensifies cybersecurity response after 900,000 attack alerts

Gabon is ramping up cybersecurity measures after recording 900,000 cyberattack alerts in two months, targeting key state entities and infrastructure.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabon-faces-surge-in-cyberattacks-with-900000-intrusion-alerts

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