Gauteng govt probes allegations of data breach that may compromise sensitive information

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Gauteng Government Investigates Potential Data Breach of Sensitive Information The Gauteng provincial government is investigating allegations of a data breach that may compromise sensitive information. Reports on social media, citing a dark web forum post, suggest that the provincial government database has been compromised. The scope of the breach and the specific data affected have not been confirmed. Gauteng Premier Lesufi has acknowledged the investigation but has not provided details on the number of records potentially impacted or the attack vector used. Authorities are currently assessing the situation to determine the extent of the breach and the necessary response measures. No specific tools or CVEs have been mentioned in the articles. The investigation is ongoing, and updates are expected as more information becomes available. 2 sources 49