Nigeria has emerged as the most targeted country in Africa for cyberattacks, with organisations facing an average of 4,701 attacks per week, according to the latest Global Threat Intelligence report released by Check Point Research.
The figure represents a 12 per cent year-on-year increase, rising from 4,622 weekly attacks recorded in December 2025. The data shows that Nigeria not only leads the continent among the four African countries surveyed, but also significantly exceeds the continental average of 2,864 attacks per organisation per week.
Globally, organisations experienced an average of 2,090 cyberattacks per week in January, marking a three per cent increase from December and a 17 per cent year-on-year rise. The report highlights a sustained escalation in cyber threats across industries and regions.
Among the African countries analysed:
- Nigeria – 4,701 attacks per organisation weekly (+12% YoY)
- Angola – 4,512 weekly attacks (–7% YoY)
- Kenya – 2,172 weekly attacks (–41% YoY)
- South Africa – 2,145 weekly attacks (+36% YoY)
Although Africa recorded an overall six per cent year-on-year decline in average attacks, the continental drop masks significant increases in countries such as Nigeria and South Africa.
According to Check Point Software Technologies, the rising figures reflect both the growing scale and increasing sophistication of cyber threats targeting African organisations.
Security analysts warn that financial institutions, telecom companies, government agencies, and large enterprises remain primary targets as digital transformation accelerates across the region.
