DStv Channel 403 Thursday, 26 December 2024

Hackers allegedly target Transunion, Experian

JOHANNESBURG - Cyber criminals have allegedly hacked two of the country’s largest consumer credit reporting agencies, TransUnion and  Experian - again.

In a statement, TransUnion South Africa has confirmed that they are aware of a ransom demand.

But insist they have found no evidence that their systems have been illegally accessed.

The hackers, Brazil-based N4ughtySecTU Group, are demanding $30 million from both TransUnion and Experian - which is around R570 million.

eNCA has also reached out to Experian for comment.

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