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Justice department wants to fight R5 million fine over ransomware attack in court

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Dissent

Myles Illidge reports:

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ&CD) is taking the Information Regulator to court to appeal the R5 million fine the agency slapped it with after falling prey to a ransomware attack in 2021, TechCentral reports.

Departmental spokesperson Steven Mahlangu reportedly said the court application was issued on 29 September 2023 and delivered to the sheriff on 2 October. It is currently awaiting a response.

Read more at MyBroadband.

If that is 5 million ZMW, the current conversion rate to USD would make it $232,249.90 USD.


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