Minister Chipungu reveals hackers targeted Malawi’s land database

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Hackers breached a government system in Malawi and accessed sensitive land records. Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu stated the breach occurred about two weeks ago. The attack targeted the Land Information Management System. Exposed data includes title deeds and other land-related information. Government ministers have announced a crackdown on online crime in response.

Malawi’s land records have come under cyber attack after hackers breached a government system and gained access to sensitive information, prompting ministers to announce a crackdown on online crime. Lands Minister Chimwemwe Chipungu revealed that the Ministry’s Land Information Management System was hacked around two weeks ago, exposing title deeds and other land-related data to […] The post Minister Chipungu reveals hackers targeted Malawi’s land database appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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