Cybersecurity solutions provider, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd . NASDAQ: CHKP, today released its 'African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report' 2025 , revealing a sharp rise in attacks across the continent and a major shift in attacker tactics driven by artificial intelligence.
African organisations now face an average of 3,153 attacks per week . Among the key countries analysed Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Morocco Nigeria recorded the highest number of weekly attacks at 4,200, while Ethiopia ranked as the most attacked nation overall.
Threat actors are increasingly using AI to automate phishing, impersonation, and cloud exploitation. They also target exposed identities and misconfigured systems to gain access. Across finance, energy, telecoms, and government, Check Point Research observed a surge in identity-led intrusions, AI-generated phishing, and multi-vector ransomware.