Egypt’s El Wastani Petroleum Company has fallen victim to a major ransomware attack by the Payload group, resulting in the theft of 50GB of sensitive data and raising urgent questions about cyber-resilience in the oil and gas sector.
Grid Fine Finishes, a leading Egyptian interior fit-out company, has fallen victim to a major ransomware attack by the Payload group, leading to the theft of 80 GB of sensitive data. The incident highlights the growing threat of ransomware to non-tech sectors across the region.