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Nigeria Ranks 3rd in Africa for Ransomware Detections in 2024 — INTERPOL Report

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    In a digital wake-up call, Nigeria has been named the third most-targeted African nation for ransomware attacks in 2024, according to INTERPOL’s latest Cyberthreat Assessment. Only South Africa and Egypt saw higher detection rates—Nigeria recorded 3,459 ransomware detections, while South Africa and Egypt logged 17,849 and 12,281, respectively.

    🌍 Cybercrime Accounting for 30% of All Crimes

    Cybercrime is rapidly becoming mainstream in West and East Africa—now making up nearly a third of all reported crimes. The main culprits include phishing campaigns, business email compromise, sextortion, and notably, ransomware.

    🚨 Broken Systems, Rising Risks

    Despite the alarming rise in attacks, 90% of African countries admit their law enforcement and prosecution capabilities are insufficient. Even worse, only 30% have formal incident-reporting systems, just 29% manage digital evidence properly, and a mere 19% maintain comprehensive cyber-threat databases.

    🌐 But There’s Some Hope

    INTERPOL reported a positive shift—many African nations are updating their laws to international standards and beefing up cybercrime units. They’re also stepping up joint efforts, like major operations Serengeti and Red Card, which together led to over 1,000 arrests.

    🔍 The Bottom Line

    Nigeria’s high ransomware ranking is a red flag—but it's also a catalyst. Stronger laws, smarter defenses, and better regional collaboration are essential. With the right push, the country—and the continent—can begin to turn the tide.

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