RSAWEB Cyber Attack: A Wake-Up Call for Businesses
Cyber Cerebral
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In February 2023, South African internet service provider RSAWEB was hit by a ransomware attack. The hackers encrypted the company's data and demanded a ransom payment in order to decrypt it. RSAWEB refused to pay the ransom, and the hackers eventually gave up.
The attack caused significant disruption to RSAWEB's services, and some customers were unable to access the internet for several days. RSAWEB has since taken steps to improve its security, and it is now offering free security advice to its customers.
The RSAWEB attack is just one example of the growing threat of cybercrime in South Africa. Businesses of all sizes need to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect themselves.
Ignoring proper cyber security can get your business in big trouble.
The RSAWEB attack is a reminder that cybercrime is a real and present threat to businesses of all sizes. If you don't take steps to protect yourself, you could be at risk of a data breach, ransomware attack, or other type of cyber attack.
The consequences of a cyber attack can be devastating. You could lose data, suffer financial losses, and damage your reputation. In some cases, you may even be forced to shut down your business.
It's not worth taking the risk. By taking steps to improve your cyber security, you can help to protect your business from these threats.