The Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements in South Africa was targeted by the threat actor nightspire, who claimed to have encrypted sensitive data and demanded ransom payments for decryption keys. The incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by government institutions in South Africa. #SouthAfrica
Incident Details
- Victim: Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements, South Africa
- Country: ZA
- Actor: nightspire
- Source:
- Discovered: 2025-11-09 19:47:12.861143
- Published: 2025-11-09 19:47:10.401267
Information
- Ransomware attack targeted the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements in South Africa.
- Perpetrated by the threat actor Nightspire.
- Impact involved disruption of departmental operations and potential data compromise.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "nightspire". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.