Tuesday, January 28, 2025 - The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that it was targeted by cybercriminals twice within two days, with the second attack causing a significant disruption.
The SAWS revealed that its information and communication
technology (ICT) systems were compromised on Sunday night following a security
breach by criminal elements.
The breach has impacted critical services, including
aviation and marine operations. The initial attack, which occurred on Saturday
night, was unsuccessful, but the follow-up on Sunday led to the failure of
several systems.
The SAWS is in the process of reporting the incident to the
relevant authorities. Its ICT service providers have been working on-site since
the attack, investigating the breach and working on solutions to restore both
immediate services and long-term system stability.
The attack has affected the SAWS email system and website,
which are vital for disseminating weather information to the public. In the
meantime, the public has been advised to rely on the service’s social media
platforms for the latest weather updates.
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