Hollard data hits dark web after MIP hack

Hacker group The Gentlemen has published data stolen from insurer Hollard in the dark web following a June attack on its contractor MIP Group. According to ITWeb, the attackers demanded a ransom; data of clients of about 45 South African insurance companies, mainly funeral policyholders, was affected.

• The Gentlemen published Hollard data on dark web after June attack on MIP Group
• MIP Group paid ransom, but hackers turned to its clients, per ITWeb
• Data of clients of about 45 South African insurance companies affected
• Hollard says no traces of compromise of its own systems