City says no data stolen in ransomware outbreak, some prepaid punters without 'leccy
The city of Johannesburg in South Africa is battling to get electricity to some customers left in the dark by a ransomware infection.
Utility company City Power today confirmed news reports that file-scrambling malware had invaded and knackered its systems.
That infection basically prevents pre-paid customers from refilling their accounts, and therefore leaves them without electricity if their account balance falls too low.
The city government did not provide details on the type of ransomware that hit the power company, but said that customer information was not accessed in the attack.
"Customers should not panic as none of their details ..
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