This archive report was first published on 5 September 2019.
Published on September 5, 2019, a global survey by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has revealed that Kenyans are less concerned about the security of their personal data online.
According to the report, only four in every 10 internet users in Kenya are concerned about their privacy online, which is the lowest level in the world.
This is a worrying trend, especially considering that Kenya does not have a data protection law, making citizens suspicious of the State's data collection efforts.
As a result, Kenyans are more likely to be targeted by cybercriminals, who are increasingly using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter to spread distrust and steal personal data.
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has reported a significant rise in cyber threats, with 11.2 million attacks between January and March this year, resulting in 14,078 cyber threat advisories issued to affected organizations.
The economic cost of cyber security attacks in Kenya is also substantial, with an estimated Ksh29.5 billion ($295 million) lost in 2018, a 39.15 percent jump from Ksh21.2 billion ($212 million) in 2017.
