March 12, 2024 at 04:03PM
Sensitive data on businesses and individuals in South Africa is at risk following a recent cyberattack on the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) agency. Little specific information has been shared about the exposed data, raising concerns among security experts about the potential consequences and urging proactive communication with affected parties.
The meeting notes highlight the aftermath of a recent cyberattack on the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) in South Africa. The attack has raised concerns about the vulnerability of sensitive data on businesses and individuals. CIPC has provided limited details regarding the extent of the data breach, stating that it was “isolated” and taking measures to protect their systems and platforms. However, security experts have expressed alarm over the lack of clarity about the stolen data and its potential consequences. There are concerns that personal information of CIPC directors and other sensitive data could be compromised. It was suggested that South African companies should proactively inform their customers about the risks, share preventive measures, and urge them to verify suspicious requests.