70 Out of 100 South Africans Hit by Data Breaches

Global data leaks up 22%

Surfshark’s quarterly analysis of global data breaches shows that Ireland ranks as the 39th most breached country in Q1 2026, with 260 thousand leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 210.3 million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 29% of all breaches from January through March. France takes second place, while India is third, followed by Brazil and the UK. Since 2004, Ireland is the 4th in Northern Europe, with 28…

70 out of 100 South Africans hit by data breaches

Research by cyber security firm Surfshark ranks South Africa as the 42nd most breached country globally, in the first quarter of the year.

Data breaches continue to hit SA users

Surfshark’s quarterly analysis of global data breaches shows that South Africa ranks as the 42nd most breached country in Q1 2026, with 212 700 leaked accounts. Globally, a total of 210.3 million accounts were breached, with the US ranking first and amounting to 29% of all breaches from January through March. France takes second place, while India is third, followed by Brazil and the UK. Since 2004, South Africa has been the second-most hit mark…