cybersecurity | data breach | LIBERTY | phishing | Security
Standard Bank suffers data leak
Standard Bank says that data from clients has been exposed after an incident involving “unauthorised access.”
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2025 State of the ICT Sector Report for South Africa | backup power | Batteries | battery theft | Crime | Security
R200-million blow for networks in South Africa
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa’s State of the ICT Sector report revealed that theft is hammering telecoms companies in South Africa.
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Here is the personal information revealed when security guards scan South African driving licence cards
The barcode on the back of the South African driving licence card contains a substantial amount of sensitive personal data.
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Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) | cyberattack | cybercrime | Information Communication Technology (ICT) | Information Technology (IT) | Security
Government wasted R12 billion on failing IT systems
The South African government has spent R12 billion on IT projects, but the country still suffers from system failures and cyber threats.
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What’s Next — Arctic Wolf’s Jason Oehley unpacks the new cybersecurity threats emerging in South Africa
Jason Oehley is an almost 30-year veteran of the cybersecurity sector and is Arctic Wolf’s Regional Sales Manager for South Africa.
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South African government agency with sensitive data breached in R1.7 million ransomware attack
Statistics South Africa has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, with gigabytes of people’s personal data allegedly exposed.
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Large car tracking company in South Africa must pay R5 million fine and refund customers
Cartrack has agreed to a settlement that will see it pay millions in fines and refund customers over R5.1 million.
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SA Rugby | Security | South African Rugby Union (SARU) | Western Province Rugby Football Union (WPRFU) | WP Rugby
Website of major rugby team in South Africa hacked
The WP Rugby website has been breached and its news section flooded with spam promoting unlicensed overseas gambling sites.
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Absa fraud warning
Absa has warned that fraudsters carefully design convincing emails to try and trick its customers into exposing sensitive personal and banking details.
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Warning to people who use WhatsApp and Instagram in South Africa
Meta Platforms appears to be reversing course on its commitment to end-to-end encryption, potentially affecting millions of South Africans who rely on its apps.