The group allegedly has targeted the defense, local government, oil and natural gas and telecommunications sectors in places including North America.

The would-be perpetrator appeared to be associated with the DemonWare ransomware outfit.

Religious and political opposition leaders in Togo were targeted last year with spyware developed by NSO Group, according to Citizen Lab.

The Russian troll farm is working out of two African countries to spread division in the U.S.

Yevgeny Prigozhin, a Putin ally, has been focused on raising the Kremlin’s profile in Africa.