ESCALATION OF RANSOMWARE ATTACK IN NIGERIA

ngCERT has detected an increase in ransomware attacks by the Phobos ransomware group, specifically targeting critical cloud service providers within our national cyberspace. We are actively collaborating with vulnerable and affected organizations to swiftly resolve these incidents and prevent further escalation. The most at-risk entities include providers of information technology and telecommunication services, such as managed cloud services, whose clients include critical government agencies, financial institutions, telecommunications, education, healthcare, service providers, and NGOs in Nigeria. It is essential for organizations to proactively implement the mitigation strategies outlined in this document to help prevent the spread of the malware.

Visit https://cert.gov.ng/advisories/escalation-of-ransomware-attack-in-nigeria for advisory details.