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🏴‍☠️ Tengu Ransomware Hits Algeria’s Tahkout Group: Cybercrime Escalates

29 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Tengu ransomware has allegedly breached Tahkout Group, a powerhouse in Algeria’s industrial sector. The incident spotlights growing cyber threats in North Africa and the pressure tactics used by modern cybercriminals.

The Pyramid Paradox: Investigating Ancient Egyptian Engineering Flatness

25 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Ancient Egyptians crafted stone surfaces so flat that modern engineers are still astounded. Dive into the investigative story behind their mysterious techniques, the science of flatness, and the enduring enigma of their precision.

🏴‍☠️ Rola Motor Group Ransomware Attack: How Cybercriminals Hijacked South Africa’s Auto Industry

21 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Rola Motor Group, a leading car dealership in South Africa, suffered a crippling ransomware attack that exposed critical data and halted operations, highlighting the growing cyber threats facing the automotive sector.

🏴‍☠️ Witzenberg Municipality Ransomware Attack: Local Governments Under Siege

21 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Witzenberg Municipality in South Africa has been hit by ransomware, highlighting the growing threat to local governments. This feature investigates how and why cybercriminals are targeting smaller towns, the impact on essential services, and what can be done to defend against future attacks.

🏴‍☠️ Municipal Mayhem: Thegentlemen Ransomware Gang Strikes Witzenberg

21 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

South Africa’s Witzenberg Municipality has become the latest victim in a global ransomware surge, as Thegentlemen gang targets critical public and private sector organizations alike. Find out what this means for communities at risk.

Argus v2.0: The New Python Toolkit Transforming Cyber Reconnaissance

19 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Argus v2.0 is shaking up the world of cyber reconnaissance with its all-in-one, Python-powered platform. With 135 modules and seamless integration with major threat intelligence services, it's redefining how security teams approach attack surface management.

Inside Argus: How a Python Recon Toolkit Is Unifying Cyber Intelligence

19 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Argus v2.0 is shaking up the cyber security landscape with its unified, open-source reconnaissance platform. Featuring 135 specialized modules and seamless integration with major threat intelligence services, it offers a powerful, ethical, and flexible toolkit for security professionals.

Supersonic Ambitions: The New World Record for Fastest Drone Flight

18 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

A South African duo shatters the drone speed record at 657 km/h, sparking a new wave in the global quest for the fastest flying machine. Inside the tech, tactics, and rivalries driving this high-velocity race.

🏴‍☠️ Tengu Ransomware Strikes Nafae Sanitaire S.a.r.l: What We Know

18 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

Tengu ransomware has added Nafae Sanitaire S.a.r.l to its victim list, highlighting the persistent threat of cyber extortion against essential service providers. Here’s an investigative look at what happened.

🏴‍☠️ Inside the Ransomware Siege on CCBRT: How Hackers Targeted a Tanzanian Health Charity

17 Jan 2026 news 🌍 Africa

A major Tanzanian health charity, CCBRT, fell victim to a crippling ransomware attack, exposing vulnerabilities in the nonprofit sector and putting sensitive patient data at risk. This feature investigates how the breach unfolded and its wider implications.