Democratic Republic of the Congo is a country tracked across 11 threat clusters and 14 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed November 4, 2025; most recent activity July 23, 2026.
Akamai's latest report reveals a significant rise in DDoS attacks against the financial services sector, with a 738% increase in median attack duration since 2024. Pro-Iran hacktivists and AI-driven bots are identified…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the Ebola outbreak risk in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from high to very high due to rapid spread. As of May 22, there are 750 suspected cases and 177 suspected…
Operation First Light 2026, coordinated by INTERPOL, led to the arrest of 5,811 suspects and the interception of $293 million in illicit assets across 97 countries. This operation, which ran from January 15 to April 30,…
On May 1, 2026, the United States imposed sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of supporting the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and their political-military arm, the…
In Angola, two Russian nationals, Igor Ratchin and Lev Lakshtanov, were sentenced to 11 and 8 years in prison for charges including espionage and terrorism. They were arrested in August 2025 following protests that…
The UAE has suspended entry for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan due to an Ebola outbreak. This measure, effective June 6, 2026, aims to prevent the virus's spread. The ban…
Interpol's Operation Sentinel resulted in the arrest of 574 individuals across several African countries, targeting cybercriminal activities including business email compromise, digital extortion, and ransomware. The…
A security incident occurred involving the First Lady of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi, at a hotel in Washington, D.C., where she is attending the Summit of the Fostering the…
The Great Lakes and Central Africa region is facing a humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflict and forced displacement, with millions affected. Countries like the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and…
Intellexa, a spyware maker known for its Predator software, has been found to have remote access to the surveillance systems of its government clients, allowing staff to view personal data of hacked individuals. Despite…