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flag West Africa saw a surge in DDoS attacks in early 2025, led by Mali and Nigeria, with longer durations and increased complexity, driven by instability and shifting cyber threat motives.

flag A new NETSCOUT report reveals a sharp rise in DDoS attacks across West Africa in early 2025, with Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso, and Mali facing the longest attacks—averaging up to seven hours—while Mali saw a surge from 115 to 4,145 incidents. flag Nigeria recorded the most complex attacks, with up to 23 vectors in one event, and experienced unusual targeting of beauty salons and consumer electronics. flag In contrast, Ghana, Liberia, and Cameroon saw significant declines in attacks. flag The report links Mali’s vulnerability to political instability and weak cybersecurity, while noting a shift in cyber threats toward disruption rather than data theft.

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