Iol.Co.Za Land Bank Investigates Ransomware Attack and R50m Ransom Claim
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The Land Bank is currently investigating a ransomware attack that has led to a claim of R50 million in ransom. Preliminary forensic findings suggest that the threat actors accessed a limited set of organizational data, with indications that data theft may also have occurred as part of the attack.
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2026-02-15
Land Bank confirms ongoing investigation into ransomware attack
2026-02-15
R50 million ransom claim reported
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Preliminary forensic findings released
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