Uganda's top communications chief warned business leaders that cyber criminals are getting stronger every day. Nyombi Thembo from the Uganda Communications Commission spoke at a big meeting for company bosses about online safety. He told them that protecting their computers and data must become part of how they run their businesses. The breakfast meeting brought together phone company executives and security experts to talk about future threats.
Cyber attacks will cost the world over ten trillion dollars next year according to scary new numbers. Hackers launch ransomware attacks every eleven seconds around the globe. Uganda saw its own problems jump from 2,211 cyber crimes last year to more than 3,800 cases this year. Crooks stole over 22 billion shillings from people through mobile money scams and fake social media accounts.
The communications watchdog rolled out new rules earlier this year to help companies protect themselves better. These guidelines set basic standards for keeping customer information safe and stopping hackers from breaking into important systems. Thembo pushed company leaders to stop just worrying about cyber threats and start using security as a tool for growth.
Business chiefs need to put cybersecurity at the top of their priority lists moving forward. The country's digital economy keeps growing bigger each year through online shopping and mobile payments. Companies that fail to invest in proper protection could face major problems that shut down their operations completely.
Cyber attacks will cost the world over ten trillion dollars next year according to scary new numbers. Hackers launch ransomware attacks every eleven seconds around the globe. Uganda saw its own problems jump from 2,211 cyber crimes last year to more than 3,800 cases this year. Crooks stole over 22 billion shillings from people through mobile money scams and fake social media accounts.
The communications watchdog rolled out new rules earlier this year to help companies protect themselves better. These guidelines set basic standards for keeping customer information safe and stopping hackers from breaking into important systems. Thembo pushed company leaders to stop just worrying about cyber threats and start using security as a tool for growth.
Business chiefs need to put cybersecurity at the top of their priority lists moving forward. The country's digital economy keeps growing bigger each year through online shopping and mobile payments. Companies that fail to invest in proper protection could face major problems that shut down their operations completely.
