Wits University Battles Cyber Attack Disrupting Oracle E-Business Operations

The University of the Witwatersrand faces a significant disruption to its Oracle E-Business operations due to a cyberattack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability, affecting multiple countries.

• The University of the Witwatersrand confirmed its Oracle E-Business system was compromised by a cyberattack, affecting operations across multiple countries.
• This incident involves a zero-day vulnerability, meaning the software flaw was unknown to Oracle Corporation and lacked an available patch for immediate resolution.
• The cyberattack highlights the growing risks in information and communications technology, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures in software development.