Probe underway into eNaTIS hack
"We are going to find out who did it and be more vigilant," said departmental spokesman Collen Msibi.
When the "how do I" link on the eNatis.com website was clicked, the message "Sorry bro..anda terlambat. Patch By Tao. OK?!!." appeared on an otherwise blank screen yesterday.
Msibi said hackers had only accessed the public section of the Electronic National Traffic Information System website, which provides information to the public and allows for user comment.
A statement on eNaTIS.com explained that the eNaTIS data holding centre, where vehicle and licensing transactions are recorded, was deliberately separated from the public information website to thwart such attacks.
Msibi said the service provider Tasima would be asked to explain how hackers were able to enter the site, and to go through the public site page by page to check if there were any more attacks.
The department was "disappointed" that people would attack a system meant to be useful to the public, he said.
Hackers are people who break through a computer’s security systems either to obtain private information, or, in some cases, merely to show off their abilities and highlight weaknesses in a system.
In May, the crashing of the eNaTIS system caused chaos in the vehicle licensing system.
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