What You Need to Know
In 2024, Mozambique recorded 173,770 cyberattacks, leading to 1,061 criminal cases, a significant rise from 912 in 2023. The Minister of Communications emphasized the need for a cybersecurity law to combat these crimes, which include computer fraud and digital extortion. The government seeks parliamentary approval to enhance digital security and attract foreign investment.
Africa-Press – Mozambique. Mozambique recorded 173,770 cyberattacks, resulting in 1,061 criminal cases related to these offences in 2024, an increase compared to 912 cases in the previous year, the Government announced today in Parliament.
According to executive data, in the first half of 2025, 36,330 cyberattacks were recorded in Mozambique.
The information was provided by the Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, while defending in Parliament the approval of the cybersecurity law, which he considers essential to curb this type of crime.
The Government has called on Parliament to approve the cybersecurity law, which provides for a regulator to oversee and sanction offences with penalties of up to 160 minimum wages, ensuring the security of the State, networks and computer systems.
In the explanatory memorandum of the bill, the Government acknowledges “growing challenges” in the digital landscape, stating that concrete measures are needed to counter threats.
“Given the transnational nature and rapid evolution of cybercrime, it is evident in the country that there is an increase in crimes related to computer forgery, computer fraud, abuse of electronic payment systems, computer and communications fraud, unlawful recordings, unlawful access, violation of correspondence, email compromise, digital extortion, theft of fluids, and invasion of privacy,” the document states.
The Government argues that the law will protect the State and its institutions, citizens, information systems, data communication networks and critical infrastructure, ensuring a secure, reliable and resilient cyberspace, and creating a safe digital environment to attract foreign investment and stimulate e-commerce.
Cybercrime has been a growing concern globally, with countries increasingly facing challenges in securing their digital landscapes. Mozambique, like many nations, has seen a surge in cyberattacks, prompting the government to take action. The proposed cybersecurity law aims to address these threats by establishing a regulatory framework to oversee and penalize cyber offenses, reflecting a broader trend of nations enhancing their cybersecurity measures to protect citizens and infrastructure. As digital transformation accelerates, the need for robust cybersecurity becomes paramount to safeguard economic interests and national security.
