Ransomware remains a huge concern for South African businesses, writes Sophos regional manager Pieter Nel.
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Christopher Budd, director of Sophos X-Ops, shares top tips for staying safe online in 2024.
The average ransomware payment by South African companies is in the order of R18-million, new research has found.
Promoted | Distributed workforces and the accelerated move to the cloud have created a highly interconnected, global and digital supply chain that has become a favourite target for bad actors.
A striking number of mid-sized companies in South Africa that have been hit by ransomware attacks are paying the attackers, new research has found.
Hackers suspected to be behind a mass extortion attack that affected hundreds of companies worldwide late on Sunday demanded R1-billion to restore the data they are holding ransom.
The hackers behind a mass ransomware attack exploited a previously unknown vulnerability in IT management software made by Kaseya, cybersecurity researchers said.
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Promoted | At the announcement of the national lockdown, many companies acted quickly to set up teams remotely. But many did not ensure the necessary security measures were in place.
Private equity firm Thoma Bravo agreed to buy Sophos Group for $3.8-billion, taking the British cybersecurity firm private in the biggest takeover of a UK technology firm this year.