Intro
Foreword
Contents
Notes on Contributors
1 Introduction and Contextual Background of Cybercrime as an Emerging Phenomenon in Africa
Introduction
The Meaning and Nature of Cybercrime
Phenomenon of Cybercrime
Cybercrime in Africa: Nature, Causes, and Implications
An Overview of Cybersecurity Strategy
Fighting Cybercrime in Africa: Issues, Challenges and Remedial Actions
Chapter Content
Concluding Remarks
References
2 The Evaluation of Cybercrime in South Africa: A Review of the Impact of Identity Theft Menace on the Economy
Introduction

Cyberspace
Cybercrime
Identity Theft
Identity Theft Against Business Institutions
Identity Theft Against Persons
Phishing
Brief Historical Perspectives of Identity Theft
A True Reflection of and Inadequacies of Identity Theft in South Africa
The Economic Impact of Identity Theft
Preventative and Responsive Methods in Place to Curtail Identity Theft in South Africa
What Does South African Legislation Do to Respond to Identity Theft
Home Affairs National Identification System
The Overarching Techniques of Cybersecurity
Theoretical Framework

The Economic Theory of Criminal Behaviour
Routines Activity Theory in Explaining Victimisation of Identity Theft
Recommendations
The Weekly Assessment and Maintenance of Cybersecurity Measures
Recurring Encryption of Sensitive Data
Periodical Training of Officials and Security Personnel to Detect New Tricks of Imposters
Awareness-Raising to Protect Society from Becoming Targets
More Funding to Support the Combat Against Identity Theft
Concluding Remarks
References
3 Cybercrime in the Developing Nations: Internet as Means of Sex Trafficking in Africa
Introduction

Cyberspace Definitions
Human Trafficking
Sexual Trafficking
Extent and Prevalence of Sex Trafficking in Cyberspace
The Advertisement of Potential Victims on the Internet
Sextortion
Online Grooming
The Use of Cyberspace to Share False Jobs to Lure Potential Victims into Sex Trafficking
Factors Influencing Sex Trafficking Through Cyberspace
Easy Internet Access
The Consumers
The Exploiters
Socio-economic Factors of the Victims
Measurements Taken to Respond to the Issues of Cybercrime for Sexual Trafficking in Africa
International and Continental Instruments

African Union Measurements to Respond to Cyber Space Crime in Africa
Cybercrime as a Global Threat and the Enforcement Gap
Conclusion
References
4 The Trends of Cybersecurity and Its Emerging Challenges in Africa
Introduction
Understanding Cybersecurity
Introduction to Cyberattacks
Objectives of Cyberattacks
High-Value Assets (HVAs) Also Known As "Crown Jewels"
Assessing Cybersecurity Initiatives in Africa
Cybersecurity Phenomena and Threats on the African Continent
Some Cybersecurity Problems in Africa