Articles about ransomware

Threat actor profile: Interlock ransomware

Arctic Wolf examines Interlock’s most common attack methods and provides tips on how to protect your organisation.

Cyber Insight, Sophos host strategic event on ransomware trends, future of cyber security

The event highlighted findings from the latest Sophos Ransomware Report, underscoring the challenges faced by SMEs worldwide.

Interpol sting sniffs out cyber crime across Africa

An Interpol-coordinated operation sees the arrest of 1 209 suspected cyber criminals that targeted nearly 88 000 victims.

Geopolitical turmoil opens doors for rampant cyber crime

Markets have to face a threat landscape that includes AI-driven attacks and continuous ransomware.

Why SA can’t afford to be reactive about ransomware

Businesses must take a proactive stance and invest in smarter tools and external support like managed detection and response, says Pieter Nel, sales director – SADC at Sophos.

AI overtakes ransomware as top cyber security concern

For the first time this year, AI is the main concern, according to the Arctic Wolf State of Cybersecurity: 2025 Trends Report.

Bracing for cyber warfare

As the risk of cyber war increases, we must learn from real world battlefields and apply these lessons to the cyber environment, says the Cyber Security Institute's Noelle van der Waag-Cowling.

Gen Q1/2025 Cyber Threat Report: Protecting millions amid rapidly evolving attacks

Cyber criminals are focusing their efforts on fewer but far more complex and targeted intrusions, the report notes.

Worry-free cyber security for SMEs

Fort Knox Cyber Security is the official global partner of Trend Micro and its worry-free solutions.

New tech by WithSecure is an ‘undo’ button for ransomware

WithSecure's new Activity Monitor technology can essentially undo the damage that malware can cause.

8.75m hit by online threats in SA in Q1

Ransomware incidents are set to rise in SA and Nigeria in 2025.

Ransomware attacks in SA require protection

WithSecure's Rollback is positioned as a resilient defence against ransomware attacks.