Cyberattack Targets Regulator Database in South Africa

A recent cyberattack on South Africa's Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) appears to have compromised personal and business registration data. The agency says the incident was isolated and impacted employees and clients, but has not disclosed what specific records were exposed; security experts warn the lack of detail increases the risk of fraud and misuse and advise companies to notify customers and take preventative measures.