By Chisomo Phiri
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has urged Malawians to remain vigilant against cybercrime as more people embrace technology in their daily lives.
Speaking in an interview with journalists on the sidelines of a two-day Cybersecurity Workshop held at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Thyolo on Tuesday,MACRA Head of the Malawi Computer Emergency Response Team (MwCERT), Christopher Banda, said increased technology use comes with heightened exposure to cyber threats and stressed the need for public awareness and caution.
“As more people adopt technology, they must also understand the risks involved. Being informed and vigilant is key to protecting themselves from cybercriminals,” he said.
On his part,MUST Head of the Computer Science and Information Technology Department, Associate Professor Bennett Kankuzi, said the university runs academic programmes designed to equip students with skills to defend against cybercrime.
In his remarks,MUST Computer Systems and Information Technology Society president, Gareth Chimimba, described the workshop as an invaluable learning opportunity.
“The knowledge and experience gained during the cyber drill will make our work much easier once we leave university,” he said.
Through MwCERT, MACRA is conducting cyber drills in academic institutions across the country to enhance awareness and strengthen the technical capabilities of young and emerging cybersecurity professionals.
Cybercrime is crime that happens in the digital world, often involving the theft of information, money, or privacy through electronic means.
