Cyber criminals targeted our newly appointed fintech companies: NSFAS

The attack follows a huge outcry from students over the controversial system

07 August 2023 - 18:19

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has asked law enforcement agencies to investigate cyber attacks that targeted the websites of fintech companies contracted to pay allowances directly into students' bank accounts.  ..

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