Hollard rejects hacking claim, points to MIP cyber breach

Insurer Hollard said its systems were not hacked, attributing claims by the hacker group The Gentlemen to a June attack on third-party provider MIP Holdings. MIP confirmed a data leak affecting clients of about 45 South African insurance companies via its Jira platform.

• MIP Holdings confirmed a June 14 cyberattack on its Jira platform
• Personal data of clients at about 45 South African insurers affected
• MIP notified the regulator on June 16 under POPIA
• The Gentlemen claims over 200 victims in 50 countries