Ransom! Baker Tilly Morrison Murray

Description : Baker Tilly Morrison Murray
Baker Tilly Morrison Murray is a firm of Registered Auditors and Chartered Accountants situated in Westville, Durban, South Africa. Baker Tilly Morrison Murray traces its roots back to 1914 and the firm has established itself as a niche player in the local market, offering comprehensive auditing and business advisory services. The firm is an independent member of Baker Tilly International.,Baker Tilly International is a leading global network of high quality, independent accountancy and business advisory firms united by a commitment to provide exceptional client service.
Baker Tilly International is the world’s 8th largest accountancy and business advisory network by combined fee income of its independent members. It is represented by 165 member firms in 141 countries with combined fee income of US$3.8bn and more than 28,000 people worldwide.
Through our membership of Baker Tilly International, we are able to provide premier accounting, assurance, tax and specialist business advice worldwide, drawing on internationally recognised industry and service line experts in 141 countries.
Each of the network’s 165 member firms is independent and autonomous; however, we have chosen to work together, resulting in strong professional relationships and efficient collaboration.
Baker Tilly International member firms demonstrate a high professional standard, as well as a strong commitment to the network’s core values of integrity, leadership, transparency and ethics. Each member firm offers outstanding personal service combined with the expertise, strength and resources of a truly global network to support you as you grow regionally and globally.Geo: ZA/USA – Leak size: 516 GB Archive – Contains: Files, SQL

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Ransomware Landscape in South Africa

• South Africa has seen a significant increase in ransomware attacks, with various sectors being targeted, including finance, healthcare, and professional services.
• Ransomware gangs often exploit vulnerabilities in systems, using phishing emails and malware to gain access to sensitive data.
• Local businesses, including accounting firms like Baker Tilly Morrison Murray, are attractive targets due to the sensitive financial information they handle.
• Ransomware attacks can lead to substantial financial losses, reputational damage, and legal consequences for affected organizations.
• South African companies are encouraged to adopt robust cybersecurity measures, including regular backups, employee training, and incident response plans.

About the Actor: Sarcoma

• Sarcoma is a known ransomware group that has targeted various organizations globally, including those in South Africa.
• The group typically demands large ransoms in cryptocurrencies, threatening to leak sensitive data if the ransom is not paid.
• Sarcoma is known for its aggressive tactics, including double extortion, where they not only encrypt data but also threaten to release it publicly.

South Africa’s National Cyber Agency

• The South African government has established the Cybersecurity Hub to enhance the country’s cybersecurity posture.
• The Cybersecurity Hub aims to provide guidance, support, and resources to both public and private sectors to combat cyber threats.
• South Africa’s Cybersecurity Strategy emphasizes collaboration between government, industry, and international partners to improve resilience against cyber threats.
• Awareness campaigns and training programs are being implemented to educate businesses and individuals about cybersecurity best practices.