The Sandton financial district of Johannesburg, South Africa. (Getty Images) South Africa credit bureau breached, data reportedly held for $15M ransom South Africa tech news site ITWeb reported that a group calling itself N4aughtysecTU is taking responsibility. Mar 18, 2022 By Joe Warminsky
(Getty Images) White House set to lead 30 nations in ransomware discussions, sans Russia The talks leave out the nation President Biden most often criticizes, but invitees will meet for two days on countering ransomware. Oct 13, 2021 By Tim Starks
Experian did not specify the data that had been stolen, but said it did not involve “credit or consumer financial information.” (Getty Images) No hacking needed: Someone duped Experian into handing over data in breach affecting 24 million South Africans For fraudsters looking to swindle big corporations, sometimes it’s just a matter of asking. Aug 21, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas
South Africa’s banks, and its largest city, are grappling with separate cyber incidents It's been a tough week there. Oct 25, 2019 By Sean Lyngaas
Western allies consider offensive cyberwarfare agreement as Russia launches plan for ‘independent internet’ The agreement, being hammered out by the Denmark, Germany, Norway, Spain, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and United States, may be solidified by 2019. Nov 30, 2017 By Patrick Howell O'Neill