Personal details of 24 million South Africans may have been hacked after attack on credit bureau
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South Africa has just been hit by one of the largest-ever data breaches after Experian , one of the country ’ s biggest credit bureaus , was hacked .
Experian said the personal information details of as many as 24 million South Africans and nearly 800,000 business were compromised . These records were “ exposed to a suspected fraudster ”
Experian has reported the breach to law enforcement and regulatory authorities . Banks are currently working with Experian to identify which of their customers have been exposed . may be very vulnerable to having your identity impersonated .
“ The compromise of personal information can create opportunities for criminals to impersonate you but does not guarantee access to your banking profile or accounts . However , criminals can use this information to trick you into disclosing your confidential banking details ,” said Nischal
Mewalall , CEO , South African Banking Risk Centre ( SABRIC ).
“ Banks have been working with Experian and SABRIC to identify which of their customers may have been exposed to the breach and to protect their personal information , even as the investigation unfolds ,” SABRIC said in a statement .
Experian collects credit information about consumers from banks , retailers and other parties . That means that even if you haven ’ t interacted with Experian , your personal details and financial history may have been compromised . If so , you
Vodacom and Smart Codes announce winners of the ‘ Vodacom Digital accelerator Programme 2020 ’
Technology and communication company Vodacom Tanzania Plc and Smart Codes have announced the top three winners of the “ Vodacom Digital Accelerator .” Programme 2020 .
The programme , which launched last year with an aim to help early-stage and growth-stage technology start-ups become profitable and revenue generating businesses received over 600 start-up applications in areas of agriculture , fintech , media , health , education and e-commerce .
Over the past year , they have gone through training , mentorship and support . encouraging technology driven ideas that bring sustainable change .
“ We have been impressed and awed by all the start-ups that were selected for this maiden accelerator programme , they all had great ideas in using digital technology to change the way we do business but also solve issues of development .
Congratulations to all the young people who participated and I encourage to think differently and utilise technology to make a difference . It is therefore with great honour that I announce the three start-ups starting with overall winner , first runner up and second runner up : Smart Class , Hashtag pools and MYHI and E-DISPENSARY .”
Nguvu Kamando , Digital and Value Added Services Director , Vodacom Tanzania Plc , said Vodacom ’ s vision to take Tanzania into a digital world can only be achieved by
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