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AfriSec Threat Monitor: A research-oriented cyber threat visualization platform focused on South Africa and Africa. Features interactive attack path mapping, AI-powered ransomware forecasting, comparative risk analysis, adaptive awareness quiz, and practical cybersecurity tools. # AfriSec Threat Monitor **A research-oriented cyber threat monitoring platform with strong focus on South Africa and Africa.** This project combines practical development with real-world cybersecurity insights, providing interactive tools for threat visualization, risk assessment, and cyber awareness. --- ## ✨ Key Features - **Live Dashboard** – Overview of current threats in South Africa, Africa, and globally - **Interactive Threat Map** – Visual representation of cyber hotspots across the continent using Leaflet - **Africa Focus** – Research-based analysis of why South Africa and Africa face elevated cyber risks - **Global Trends 2026** – AI-powered ransomware growth forecast using Prophet time-series modeling - **Risk Scoring Tool** – Practical risk assessment based on organizational factors - **Phishing Detector** – Analyzes email snippets for common phishing indicators - **Attack Path Visualizer** – Interactive graph illustrating typical attack chains observed in the region - **Comparative Risk Index** – Data-driven comparison of risk levels between South Africa, Africa, and global averages - **Adaptive Cyber Awareness Quiz** – Dynamic quiz that adjusts difficulty based on user performance with contextual explanations --- ## 🛠 Technologies Used - **Backend**: Flask (Python) - **Frontend**: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap 5, JavaScript - **Visualization**: Leaflet.js, vis-network, Chart.js - **Forecasting**: Prophet (time-series modeling) - **Architecture**: Self-contained design (no external paid APIs required for core functionality) --- ## 🚀 How to Run Locally 1. Clone the repository: ```bash git clone github.com cd afrisec-threat-monitor