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Cyberattack hits Unitel during Angola IPO, knocking out services

Cyberattack hits Unitel during Angola IPO, knocking out services
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THE report discusses a cyberattack on Unitel, Angola's largest mobile operator, which occurred on July 28, coinciding with the company's IPO. The attack caused significant service disruptions, affecting 2G, 3G, and digital services, with recovery ongoing. Unitel declared the incident a deliberate attack and is working on restoring services. This incident highlights broader vulnerabilities in African telecommunications, where reliance on mobile infrastructure makes them targets for cyber threats. Experts emphasize the need for improved risk management and infrastructure segmentation to mitigate future attacks.

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