FunkSec, one of the most active and dangerous ransomware groups in operation, has escalated its global assault—with 109 confirmed victims to date.
🌍 Africa-specific impact:
Organizations in Nigeria, Zambia, Gabon, Algeria, Egypt, and Kenya have all been affected.
📂 No industry is safe:
FunkSec has breached entities across government, education, and financial services, proving that no sector is off-limits.
🛡️ Cyberdefenders: Stay Vigilant
To defend against evolving threats like FunkSec:
✅ Keep all software and systems up to date — patch management is critical.
✅ Educate your entire workforce — especially leadership — on phishing awareness and cyber hygiene.
✅ Enforce strong access controls and network segmentation.
✅ Back up critical data regularly — and keep copies offline.
Let’s stay ahead of the adversary.
Be proactive. Stay secure.
Keep your defenses strong.
Selah.