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Sibanye attack highlights threats for all miners

As cloud systems and automated solutions become mainstream, miners must be aware of cyber risks

Hackers took down payroll systems at Sibyane's Montana operation. Photo: Piotr Swat

Hackers took down payroll systems at Sibyane's Montana operation. Photo: Piotr Swat

Yesterday, platinum major Sibanye Stillwater announced that hackers had launched a cyber-attack on the company, causing the shut-down of several systems and affecting operations across the board.  The...

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