Articles about ransomware

Stats SA confirms data breach as hackers demand R1.7m ransom

Hacker group XP95 claims to have stolen 154GB of private data from the government organisation, demanding $100 000 ransom.

Bolstering identity resilience crucial for modern business

As ransomware targets identity systems, experts say Active Directory and Entra ID resilience is now a business survival issue.

Ransomware is shifting targets, many organisations are not prepared

Companies can face operational disruption, regulatory exposure and the potential public release of stolen data, says Phila May, executive GTM at inq. Digital.

Empowering partners with enterprise-grade cyber security

Akamai's security stack addresses today’s evolving threat environment – from identity-based attacks and ransomware to API abuse and large-scale DDOS, says Brandon Meyer, brand manager for Akamai at First Distribution.

SA firms hit by over 2 100 cyber attacks per week in January

In January, local organisations faced an average of 2 145 cyber attacks per week, a 36% increase year-on-year, says Check Point.

The ransomware evolution: the rise of EDR killers and AI-powered malware

ESET shares findings of its H2 2025 Threat Report based on its telemetry research, highlighting the ongoing impact of phishing and ransomware.

Global cyber attacks at all-time high as AI spreads

Research by cyber security firm Check Point Software Technologies shows that organisations experienced almost 2 000 cyber attacks per week in 2025.

How to hack a South African bank in half an hour

By understanding the trade and trade craft of hackers, and the murky underground world of hacking groups, organisations are better placed to defend themselves.

Cyber attacks spike amid rising ransomware, GenAI threats

The global average number of cyber attacks per organisation per week reached 2 027 in December 2025, with 1 850 attacks per week affecting SA companies.

OpEd: 2025: The year the bans began

This year saw social media bans, ransomware gangs, a rush to bring data home and an obsession with throwing money at AI.

Why endpoint security still anchors cyber resilience in Africa

As ransomware and phishing attacks continue to rise in Africa, the cost of not investing in strong endpoint controls has become too high to ignore, says Datacentrix.

Black Friday 2025: Why retailers face peak ransomware risk

With Black Friday, retailers often operate in a mode where security gaps are easier for attackers to exploit, says Pieter Nel, sales director – SADC at Sophos.