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Report
KnowBe4 African Cybersecurity & Awareness Report 2025
Revealing Critical Cybersecurity Trends & Vulnerabilities Across Africa
New research shows cybercrime concerns have doubled, yet dangerous gaps remain between awareness and action. This comprehensive survey of 800 working professionals across seven African countries (Morocco, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt, Kenya and Botswana) reveals striking insights into the continent's evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Key Findings That Demand Attention:
- Cybercrime concerns have nearly doubled: 58% of respondents are "very concerned" about cybercrime (up from 29% in 2023)
- Mobile financial services usage surged to 85%, creating both opportunities and security challenges
- The confidence paradox exposed: 83% believe they can recognise security incidents, yet 53% don't know what ransomware is
- Personal data sharing risks increasing – those "very unlikely" to share personal information dropped from 29% to just 14%
The report reveals Africa's unique cybersecurity challenges, including widespread mobile adoption, blurred boundaries between work and personal devices and the emerging threat of AI-powered attacks. Download to discover how cybercriminals are targeting the human element across Africa, the risks created by the awareness-action gap, and practical ways to strengthen your organisation’s human defence.
Digital transformation is accelerating across Africa – make sure your cybersecurity strategy keeps pace with evolving threats.
Topics
Human Security
Security Awareness
Phishing & Social Engineering