Ransomware attacks on public sector entities have crippled major operations and systems incurring exorbitant losses. This increasingly severe threat will be addressed at the upcoming Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit on 3 October 2023 (#PubliSec2023) in Johannesburg South Africa. Shadowserver also reported that South Africa is the nation most targeted by ransomware attacks, accounting for 42% of all detected attacks. Morocco is next with 8%, Botswana and Egypt at 6%, Tanzania and Kenya each account for 4% of detected ransomware attacks. Ransomware Attacks:Ransomware attacks are one of the most prominent forms of cybercrime that specifically targets public sector institutions.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 05, 2023 17:30 UTC