Authors : Henry Mulindwa; Dr. Mubanga Mpundu

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 9 - September

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26sep591

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Abstract : This study investigated the impact of information security on the digital economy within the Kampala Central Business District-Uganda. A mixed-methods approach was adopted, surveys, interviews were used. A sample of 384 respondents were engaged. Data analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences and thematic methods respectively.

Keywords : Digital Economy, Cybercrime, Information Security, and Cyber Attacks.

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