It started with one innocent click.
Mercy, who runs a thriving electronics shop in Kisumu, received an email with a subject line: “New Delivery Update - Urgent”. She clicked the link. Nothing loaded. She moved on.
Later that day… her POS system froze. Her sales data disappeared. A message appeared:
“Pay Ksh 25,000 in Bitcoin to recover your files.”
Her backups? Stored on the same infected PC. She had just become the latest victim of a ransomware attack.
SMEs Are the New Target 🎯
Cybercriminals are no longer chasing only big companies. Small businesses like Mercy’s are easier prey because:
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They have weak security
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They assume they're "too small to be attacked"
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They use outdated software or a free antivirus
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No IT team
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A false sense of safety
5 Deadly Threats Facing Kenyan Businesses in 2025 ☠️
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Phishing Emails ✉️ – Fake messages from “KRA”, “banks”, or “customers” that steal login info.
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Ransomware 🛑 – Malicious software that locks your files and demands a ransom to unlock them.
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Fake Software 💿 – Free cracked programs that secretly infect your computer.
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Wi-Fi Hijacking 📶 – Public or poorly secured networks used to intercept sensitive info.
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Human Error – Staff clicking unsafe links, using weak passwords, or falling for fake support calls.
How to Protect Your Hustle 🛡️
✅ Use strong, unique passwords and don't reuse them.
✅ Train your team to spot scams - A quick training on spotting scams goes a long way.
✅ Say NO to pirated software - Cracked apps are the primary gateway for malware.
✅ Back up data off-site or to the cloud
✅ Install a trusted antivirus and keep it updated
How Anjanatech Can Help 🤝
We support Kenyan SMEs with:
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Affordable cybersecurity audits
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Pro antivirus installation and setup
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Secure cloud backups
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Staff training
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Ongoing tech support
You focus on growing your business.
We focus on protecting it.🔒
Don’t wait to be the next story.
Cyber threats are no longer for the “big companies.” They’re for anyone online. Including you.
Let’s secure your business — before someone else locks it down.
Take action today - before it's too late. Talk to us at anjanatech.co.ke | Call/WhatsApp: 0791855281
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