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Ransomware Group beast Hits: The Methodist Church of Southern Africa

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Target organization The Methodist Church of Southern Africa methodist.org.za

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, The Methodist Church of Southern Africa — a company operating in the ZA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group beast. This data breach, discovered on 2025-10-05 23:40:58.260230, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization The Methodist Church of Southern Africa
Threat Group beast
Summary The Methodist Church of Southern Africa is dedicated to proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ for healing and transformation. It offers various services including educational support through the Tsietsi Mashinini Bursary Fund, which empowers youth to access tertiary education. The church also provides a range of community-focused programs and institutions such as Methodist Schools and Homes for Children and the Aged. Its intended clients include members of the Methodist community and the broader Southern African population seeking spiritual and educational support.
Date of Breach 2025-10-02 00:00:00.000000
Discovery Date 2025-10-05 23:40:58.260230
Region ZA
Target Domain www.methodist.org.za

 

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