Data breach at Experian, 24 million South Africans’ personal information exposed

Consumer, business and credit information services agency Experian has experienced a breach of data which has exposed personal information of as many as 24 million South Africans and 793 749 business entities to a suspected fraudster.

Experian said banks had been working with Experian and South African Banking Risk Centre (SABRIC) to identify which of their customers might have been exposed to the breach and to protect their personal information, even as the investigation unfolds.

Source: Data breach at Experian, 24 million South Africans’ personal information exposed