Frequency
4
occurrences
First Seen
February 15, 2026
Last Seen
March 7, 2026
Related Threat Clusters
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Ransomware Attack Targets South Africa's Land Bank for Bitcoin Extortion
The Land Bank of South Africa experienced a ransomware attack where hackers demanded R5.67 million in Bitcoin. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed the attack occurred in January, but the situation was resolved…
6 articles · Updated March 7, 2026 -
Land Bank Investigates Ransomware Attack and R50m Ransom Claim
The Land Bank is currently investigating a ransomware attack that has led to a claim of R50 million in ransom. Preliminary forensic findings suggest that the threat actors accessed a limited set of organizational data,…
2 articles · Updated February 15, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Hackers demanded R5.7 million after bringing important South African bank to its knees — Mybroadband.Co.Za · March 7, 2026
- Land Bank hackers demanded R5.4m in bitcoin, Godongwana tells MPs — Timeslive.Co.Za · March 5, 2026
- Land Bank Declines to Confirm R50m Ransom Demand Amid Ongoing Cyber Breach Probe — Centralnews.Co.Za · February 15, 2026
- Land Bank declines to confirm R50m ransom claim as cyber investigation continues — Iol.Co.Za · February 15, 2026