The regulator is investigating a report that South Africa\u2019s State Security Agency recently fell victim to a cyberattack.
fell victim to a cyberattack in AugustPansy Tlakula, chair of the Information Regulator, told the TechCentral Show on Thursday that she is aware of the reports about the incident, and is now launching an “own-initiative investigation”.
“There are two of these we are looking at: the department of defence and the SSA,” she said, referring to a recent cyberattack on the defence department. Asked whether she thinks the SSA matter merits a detailed investigation — and possible enforcement action — she said it’s too early to know.
The Sunday World article made several damning allegations, including that sensitive and compromising information was leaked. The report said a senior official, Joe Mbhambhu, was made to take the fall for the leak, despite not being responsible for the SSA cyber unit.The newspaper quoted a senior official, speaking on condition of anonymity, who said it constituted treason and espionage.
Media Monitoring Africa director William Bird told TechCentral that the official response to the alleged hack is deeply worrying. “Just because the agency is dealing with state secrets does not mean it can operate in secret,” he said. ”It’s outrageous! While we are still part of a constitutional democracy, we have to act like one, and there are rules and responsibilities.
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