RSAWeb Network Down Due to Ransomware Attack

RSAWeb, a South African IT service provider, suffered a ransomware attack on February 1, 2023, resulting in a network outage. The attack, which was deemed “highly sophisticated,” impacted the company’s cloud and shared hosting customers. In a letter sent to clients, RSAWeb CEO Rudy van Staden confirmed that the attack was part of a larger campaign targeting businesses globally and that the relevant authorities have been notified.

Van Staden stated that the recovery process was complex due to the sophistication of the attack, but they were working around the clock to restore services to the majority of customers within 24 hours. Most of their Fibre to the Home (FTTH) and Fibre to the Business (FTTB) services have already been restored. The CEO assured clients that no customer or employee data was accessed or misused during the attack.

The cause of the attack is speculated to be the widespread attack on VMware ESXi servers, also known as the ESXiArgs ransomware campaign. RSAWeb has yet to confirm the type of attack it experienced.

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