Small business agency Seda taken down in ransomware attack
South Africa’s Small Business Development Agency (Seda) has fallen victim to ransomware attackers, who have crippled its systems, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
The source told TechCentral earlier this week that the agency’s systems were locked down as a result of the attack, which took place in late April.
The state-owned agency falls under the department of small business development and provides non-financial support to small enterprises and cooperatives. It supports almost 100 Technology Incubation Centres across South Africa, offering start-ups and small businesses with an environment in which to develop and grow.