Eskom Cracks Down on Fraudulent Electricity Tokens with New Security Upgrades

Eskom cracks down on fraudulent electricity tokens with new security upgrades

Eskom Strengthens Cybersecurity After Prepaid Token Breach in Online ...

South Africa: Eskom Strengthens System Against Fraudulent Tokens Generation

[SAnews.gov.za] State power utility Eskom says it has taken several steps to strengthen its systems against potential threats related to the generation of fraudulent prepaid tokens.

Eskom tightens security after prepaid token fraud

Eskom has announced decisive measures to tighten its digital and physical security following a breach in its Online Vending System (OVS), which was used to issue fraudulent prepaid electricity tokens. The power utility revealed the update on Wednesday, as it moves to restore public trust after the incident exposed significant flaws in its infrastructure. “We are fully aware of the challenges that have emerged within the OVS environment,” said Es…

ESKOM STRENGTHENS SYSTEM AGAINST FRAUDULENT TOKENS GENERATION

Fri 04 July 2025: State power utility Eskom says it has taken several steps to strengthen its systems against potential threats related to the generation of fraudulent prepaid tokens. In December 2024, the power utility disclosed, as part of its full-year 2024 financial results, a forensic report detailing the breach of its Online Vending System […]

Eskom boosts security following prepaid electricity token scam

Eskom has introduced strict new measures to strengthen its digital and physical security after a breach in its Online Vending System (OVS) enabled the issuance of fraudulent prepaid electricity tokens. The power utility announced the update on Wednesday as part of its efforts to rebuild public trust and address the serious vulnerabilities exposed by the incident. “We are fully aware of the challenges that have emerged within the OVS environment,…