Cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) skyrocketed in the first quarter of 2024, driven by geopolitical tensions and a rise in hacktivist activity, according to a report by cybersecurity firm StormWall.
StormWall analysed attacks against its clients in the region and found a staggering 183 per cent year-on-year increase in DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attacks in Q1 2024 .