The state of cybercrime in East Africa is worrying, and there appears no clear strategy to addressing the vice. As developed countries strengthen their cybercrime management capabilities, some questions are coming up: are East African countries ready? Does the East African community need to coordinate the cybercrime management strategy? The Snowden era has raised more questions than answers. The recent revelations that US could have eavesdropped on the Germany Chancellor’s communications and other top politicians have changed the way alliances look at each other when it comes to developing cyber weaponry and capabilities. This is an issue of national security.…

It is approaching Christmas season, and the fraudsters are engaging high gear. Many people are becoming victims of cyber criminals due to outright negligence on their part for failure to take basic security precautions. This is worsened by the human condition of wanting free things always. However, before you rush making more money, first invest in protecting the little you have. Reading this article to the end, could be the investment you need to be safe online. With the increasing use of the Internet due to reducing costs and ease of access, the risk of being a victim of cybercrime…