Mozambique was targeted by 592 DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks in the first half of 2025, according to an international study by the U.S.-based cybersecurity and digital traffic analysis company NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC.
The report identifies a growing trend of attacks in Southern Africa, highlighting the increasing impact on strategic sectors such as telecommunications and information technology services.
According to Engineering News, the analysis, released in November, shows that no country in the region is immune. While South Africa continues to lead in attack volume, Mozambique ranks among the most targeted countries, with incidents that, although fewer in number, can cause significant disruptions, particularly to critical infrastructure.
The document notes that attacks tend to concentrate in countries with growing digital connectivity, such as Mozambique, which has been expanding fiber optic networks and developing data centers. While this modernization is essential for economic progress, it exposes the country to new risks, making the strengthening of cybersecurity urgent.
Bryan Hamman, NETSCOUT’s Regional Director for Africa, emphasized that cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. “Organizations need visibility and resilience strategies to ensure they can withstand these increasingly complex threats,” he said. NETSCOUT also notes that DDoS attacks are not limited to volume. Many are prolonged, with average durations exceeding half an hour, and they use multiple attack methods simultaneously, making mitigation difficult for network operators.
Alongside Mozambique, countries such as Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini have also faced a considerable number of attacks, highlighting the region’s growing exposure to international cybercrime campaigns.
NETSCOUT’s report reinforces the call for cooperation between public and private entities to protect national networks and ensure the resilience of the digital economy, which is increasingly dependent on technological infrastructure.
In a context where Mozambique seeks to accelerate the digitization of its economy and public services, the country has been increasingly identified as a sensitive target for cyberattacks.
Recent reports, including NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., confirm that vulnerabilities in Mozambique’s cyberspace are increasingly exploited, particularly through DDoS attacks affecting companies, institutions, and critical digital infrastructure.
The approval in October of a national cybersecurity law proposal, as well as alerts issued by banks and international consultancies such as Deloitte, underscore the urgency of investing in robust digital protection and resilience strategies to ensure operational security in an increasingly interconnected and exposed environment.
Source: Diário Económico
