Ransomware

Report: Ransomware Trends 2024

In the event of a ransomware attack, production data isn't the only victim, and the losses won't only be financial, says Veeam.
1:50
Feb 18, 2025

Most Africans fret about financial loss from cyber crime

The continent is more concerned about cybercrime as mobile banking use grows and WhatsApp is used for business purposes.
1:20
Nov 27, 2024

INTERPOL, AFRIPOL, Kaspersky catch 1 000 cybercriminals in African operation

Kaspersky says the partnership has resulted in it being an active contributor to fostering a more cyber-savvy environment in Africa.
2:00
Nov 21, 2024

Africa confronts an avalanche of cyber-attacks

Check Point says African organisations are increasingly vulnerable to attacks, especially as they adopt hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
1:30
Sep 30, 2024

Cameroon’s pension fund downplays ransomware attack

The pension fund says hackers used alarmist tactics to create the impression they had hacked the entire system.
2:10
Aug 29, 2024

Kenya empowers 200 officials with cloud security skills

This week, the government partnered with Huawei to train almost 200 of its officials in cloud computing security.
4:00
Aug 13, 2024

Phishing, business email compromise haunt Nigerian firms

A recent webinar, hosted by Rubrik and ITWeb Africa, focused on the major security threats and impact of new data legislation in Nigeria.
1:10
Jul 10, 2024

Rubrik to host free data security webinar for Nigerian firms

Rubrik, in collaboration with ITWeb, invites Nigerian IT and security decision-makers to attend its upcoming webinar to discuss the findings of a recent survey into data security and learn how to strengthen their data security approach.
1:30
Jul 2, 2024

Gauteng's health lab test results delayed due to a cyber-attack

The health lab first revealed the security breach last week, and the attack made systems inaccessible both internally and publicly.
1:40
Jun 28, 2024

African healthcare faces a cyber security dilemma

A recent report says he continent is hampered by a lack of digital security infrastructure, with about 90% of African businesses operating without cyber security policies in place, leaving them open to hacking, phishing, and malware attacks.
3:20
Jun 24, 2024

Essential insights for businesses on emerging cyberthreats

In light of the continually shifting cybersecurity landscape, businesses are increasingly confronted with formidable challenges in securing their digital assets.
2:50
May 17, 2024

African CIOs lead the charge: embracing multicloud, fortifying against ransomware, and driving sustainable IT

In the dynamic landscape of African IT ecosystems, a clarion call resounds among CIOs and technology leaders.