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South Africa Faces Ransomware Crisis Impacting Telecom Sector

First seen 15 Dec 2025, 23:51 UTC • Iol.Co.Za

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As of December 15, 2025, South Africa is experiencing a significant ransomware crisis, particularly affecting the telecom sector. Reports indicate that 80% of firms in this sector have been targeted by ransomware attacks in the past year, alongside incidents of physical sabotage such as cable cuts and battery theft.

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South Africa Faces Ransomware Crisis Impacting Telecom Sector

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