Wits University has confirmed that it was the target of a cyberattack affecting its Oracle E-Business system, part of a wider breach impacting multiple organisations worldwide....Click to Read More >>➤

‘Zero-Day’ Vulnerability Exploited

The university described the incident as a “zero-day” attack — a sophisticated cyber breach that exploits an unknown software flaw before a security patch is available. Despite the intrusion, Wits stated that operations remain unaffected.

“Our ICT division has implemented all the latest Oracle security updates to safeguard systems,” the institution said.

Investigation and Response

Wits’ Chief Information Officer is working closely with Oracle and cybersecurity experts to assess the full scope of the compromise. The university has also notified the Information Regulator and is evaluating any potential risks to staff and students.

Fraud Warning to Students

The incident follows a recent fraud alert issued to students about a WhatsApp and SMS scam falsely claiming to help settle outstanding fees. Wits urged students to handle all financial matters only through official university channels.

Next Steps

The university said more details will be shared as the investigation progresses and encouraged affected individuals to monitor official updates. ...Click to Read More >>➤