University of the Witwatersrand

University of the Witwatersrand
Data Breach on October 17, 2025

Data Breach Report
Victimwits.ac.za
Threat ActorCL0P
Date DiscoveredOct 17, 2025
DescriptionThe University of the Witwatersrand, based in South Africa, is a public research university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees across a wide span of disciplines, including Science, Health Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Law, Commerce and Management; it is known for cutting‑edge research, high academic standards, public engagement, and its historic roots in the mining industry.
Leak SizeUnknown

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