sacities.net listed by the madliberator ransomware group

Overview

The Mad Liberator ransomware group listed the South African Cities Network, an organisation promoting good governance in South African cities, on its leak site on 12 July 2024.

What was published

The listing confirmed the organisation as a victim. No detailed public inventory of the data was provided.

Risks for affected individuals

The organisation holds member contacts and administrative data. Exposure could enable phishing against municipal officials.

What remains unknown

The data categories and volumes are not disclosed.

What affected people should do

Member organisations should verify communications through known channels and remain alert to targeted phishing.