BUSINESS NEWS - The South African Revenue Service (Sars) has firmly dismissed circulating reports alleging a major data breach, confirming that there is no evidence of any compromise of its systems or taxpayer information.
In a strong rebuttal to the claims spreading online, Sars clarified that its digital infrastructure remains secure and fully operational.
The organisation labelled the allegations as false and misleading, urging the public to avoid engaging with unverified information shared on social media and other informal platforms.
Sars further emphasised that taxpayer data remains protected under its existing cybersecurity framework, which continues to be monitored and strengthened against potential threats.
While the institution has rejected the breach narrative, it reiterated a growing concern around cyber-related misinformation and phishing scams, which often impersonate Sars in attempts to defraud taxpayers. These scams typically involve fake emails or SMS messages designed to steal personal details or banking information.
Sars has once again urged taxpayers to rely only on official communication channels and to verify any suspicious messages directly through its website or contact centres.
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