Cybercrime on the rise in Algeria

According to Hamri Touati, head of the Algerian National Gendarmerie's cybercrime unit, cyberattacks are increasing by 15% a year in Algeria.

In 2023, the unit handled 2 400 cases. This figure jumped to 2 700 in the first ten months of 2024.

Most cases involve cyber fraud, cyber stalking and data hacking.

Unfortunately, these figures don't really reflect the reality of the situation, as they are based solely on cases handled after complaints were filed.

Digital development and the massive use of social networks are among the factors behind this upward trend in cybercrime.