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Standard Bank Data Breach Sparks Cybersecurity Alarm as Big Tech and Fintech Double Down on SA

In this week's tech news roundup, Standard Bank is facing mounting fallout after hackers known as Rootboy publicly released stolen client data into the public domain. This breach, which began in late February 2026 and involved approximately 1.2TB of sensitive information including account numbers, ID details, contact information, and limited credit card data, has intensified scrutiny over the banks

Published on 18 April 2026

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