SA a top target for cybercrime

South Africa is the most targeted country in Africa when it comes to infostealer and ransomware attacks, according to ESET’s bi-annual Threat Report. Data and expert insight collected between June and November 2024 reveals that over 40% of ransomware attacks, and just under 35% of infostealer incidents on the continent occurred in South Africa. Across […]

Cybercriminals take aim at South Africa

mybroadband.co.za - 05/Mar 08:57

South Africa is the number one target in Africa for ransomware and info stealer attacks.

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securityaffairs.co - 07/Mar 08:42

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