MANCOSA says SA’s digital future is hindered by rising cyber threats [SOUND]

# MANCOSA School of Education says the government needs to enforce cyber laws, develop a national cybersecurity strategy, and strengthen critical infrastructure protection. According to the 2024 Interpol African Cyberthreat Assessment Report, ransomware and digital extortion were identified as one of the most serious cyber threats faced by Africa. MANCOSA’s Stephan van der Westhuizen says such attacks are of particular concern due to their high financial impact, and their ability to severely disrupt critical infrastructure: