Surge in DDoS Attacks Targeting South African ISPs

• •South African ISPs are experiencing large-scale DDoS attacks, impacting service availability.
• •Ransom demands from attackers are unusually low, indicating a possible shift in attack motivations.
• •Mitigation efforts are ongoing, but ISPs warn of potential for continued or recurring attacks.

South African ISPs, including 1-Grid and Seacom, are facing large-scale DDoS attacks that have disrupted services. The attacks are characterized by low ransom demands, suggesting a rise in cheap DDoS tools on the dark web. 1-Grid reported intermittent service disruptions due to these attacks, while Seacom confirmed targeted malicious traffic affecting its network. Network Platforms noted a decrease in attack activity but warned of potential recurrence as they did not comply with ransom demands. Experts believe these attacks may not be financially motivated but could be a smokescreen for mapping network dependencies. The situation remains dynamic, with ongoing mitigation efforts by affected ISPs.