# Governments, energy, and telecommunications sectors in Africa have been highlighted as most vulnerable to cyberattacks. Advanced persistent threats like MuddyWater, FruityArmor, and Sidewinder have used social engineering, fake job ads, and sophisticated malware such as DeadGlyph and StealerBot. To mitigate these risks, Kaspersky advised limiting third-party access, using corporate-grade security, securing operational technology endpoints, and upskilling cybersecurity teams. Organisations are urged to educate employees on cybersecurity practices in order to stay ahead of these threats.
Governments, energy, and telecommunications sectors most vulnerable to cyber attacks