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Massive police data breach raises national security alarm in South Africa

Summary by CapeTown ETC
A significant cyberattack targeting South Africa’s Police Medical Aid Scheme (Polmed) has exposed highly sensitive information belonging to police officers, raising serious concerns about national security and personal safety. The breach, reportedly carried out by the international hacking group known as ShinyHunters, resulted in the theft of confidential data, including identity numbers, medical records, financial information, job roles, and ev…
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CapeTown ETC broke the news on Monday, April 20, 2026.
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