Namibian telecom provider, Telecom Namibia, was hit by a significant ransomware attack late last year, led by the ransomware-as-a-service group, Hunters International. This led to user information being leaked online. The attack is a part of a growing trend of cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure and the increase in ransomware threats in Africa. The company is currently working with law enforcement to uncover more details. Other African nations, like South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria, have also become targets to similar cyber-attacks.
Banshee: The Stealer That “Stole Code” From MacOS XProtect
Banshee, a malware linked to Russian-speaking cyber criminals targeting macOS users, had been undetected for over two months until it was leaked on XSS forums.
