The cyber threat landscape is no longer what it used to be. In Q1 2025, we witnessed a clear shift where attacks are no longer random or opportunistic. Today’s cybercriminals operate like organized businesses, using advanced tools and coordinated tactics to silently infiltrate networks and stay hidden for longer.
These attackers are moving fast. They exploit new vulnerabilities within 48 to 72 hours of discovery, often before patches or protections are even in place. Traditional defenses simply can’t keep up—especially as more attacks now target the application layer and use stealthy methods like living-off-the-land tools, encoded payloads, and remote access software.
In Africa, the threat is growing even more complex. Cybercriminals are adapting their attacks to local environments, exploiting mobile banking, bypassing USSD systems and taking advantage of rapid cloud adoption without strong security controls.
At esentry, we’ve taken a proactive stance. In Q1, we implemented custom security frameworks for financial institutions, energy providers, and telecom companies—helping them stay ahead with faster response, better visibility, and smarter threat defense. Our approach anticipates attacks before they escalate because waiting is no longer an option.
Read the full Q1 report to understand the evolving threat landscape and learn how your organization can stay secure in a new age of cyber warfare.
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