Rand Mutual probes claim of 366GB data theft

South African insurer Rand Mutual Assurance is investigating a possible breach after an alert about unauthorised access on 23 October. A threat actor claims to have stolen 366GB of data, including 1.68 million claims records and 593,786 files, and is demanding a $95,000 ransom by 5 November. RMA has not confirmed a breach.

• Threat actor claims 1,683,810 claims records and 593,786 files were stolen
• Ransom demand is $95,000 (R1.5 million) with a 5 November deadline
• RMA received a possible breach alert on 23 October and is investigating
• Claims data may include ID numbers, medical details and banking information