The Liberia Information Technology Student Union (LITSU), composed of the most conscious and prolific information and technology students in the republic, brings you digital greetings with high esteem.
LITSU revealed that recent analyses of the IT environments within Liberia’s public and private sectors have identified significant cyber threats targeting the nation’s IT landscape.
The institution believes cybersecurity issues in Liberia have reached a critical juncture, warranting urgent attention as a matter of national security.
LITSU says cyber-attacks, including those targeting critical government ICT infrastructures, underscore the pressing need to elevate cybersecurity to a national security priority in Liberia.
“The evolution and increasing sophistication of these attacks are no longer merely social or economic issues; they represent a substantial threat to national security” says LITSU in a press release.
“Our cyber intelligence reports reveal that both government and private sector ICT infrastructures are under attack”
According to the pro-ICT advocacy group, they observed recent hacking incidents involving multiple government websites highlighted the severity of the threat to government technology infrastructure.
Additionally, the The Liberia Information Technology Student Union (LITSU), noted that several media houses faced Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, further illustrating the widespread nature of these threats.
LITSU indicated assessments and investigations have proven that many active websites in Liberia are operating on outdated technology platforms and utilizing substandard tools, making them vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
“These vulnerabilities present significant risks, and it is predicted that future hacking attempts could target critical national infrastructures, including data centers, financial institutions, and e-government networks” LITSU highlighted.
The group asserted that it is imperative for all stakeholders, including government bodies and private sector entities, to take immediate and comprehensive measures to bolster cybersecurity defenses.
“The safety and integrity of Liberia’s digital infrastructure must be prioritized to safeguard national security and ensure the continued functionality and reliability of essential services”
