TransUnion could be fined R10m if hacked personal records were not well protected

Company says it will refuse to pay $15m ransom

20 March 2022 - 00:02

By Nick Wilson

TransUnion SA, whose systems were breached by hackers demanding a ransom of $15m, could be in hot water with SA’s Information Regulator if its safeguards against cyber attack are found to be insufficient.

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