Medibank Attack – Privacy Fallout
A massive data breach of 200GB of sensitive customer information was revealed last week by Australia’s largest private health insurance company Medibank. In response, the Australian government has increased the maximum fine companies can incur for failing to adequately protect personal data. Privacy experts have argued that while it is a welcome move, further steps […]
Hack of PNORS Technology Group Data Breach
A technology company working for the Victorian government, PNORS Technology Group, has been hacked, accessing sensitive personal data from its six government departments. This includes data from the Victorian school entrance health questionnaire, which collects information from primary school families about children’s behavioural issues and drug and alcohol use. However, security experts have reported that […]
Ransomware Attack on Professional Law Firm
On 20th May 2023, Australian commercial law firm HWL Ebsworth reported they had become the latest victim of a ransomware attack. The attack was carried out by Russian-linked hacking group ALPHV/Blackcat, who have claimed to have obtained 4TB of sensitive data including CVs, IDs, financial reports, client documentation and credit card information. These types of […]
Cyber Attack Reported on Black and White Cabs
Black and White Cabs, a taxi and ride-sharing company in Australia, has been the victim of a cyber attack. The company has identified the CryptoLocker virus as the culprit, and reported the attack to the Australian Cyber Security Centre. The company has urged customers to be aware that it is currently conducting a forensic investigation […]
Cyber Attack Reported on National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Australian government-funded National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been compromised after a hacking attack on the cloud-based server of a private company, CTARS. The company confirmed that on 15 May 2022 its systems were compromised and a sample of the stolen data was posted on a dark web forum on 21 May 2022. The […]
Data Breach of 200GB of Customer Information Reported by Medibank
A massive data breach of 200GB of sensitive customer information was revealed last week by Australia’s largest private health insurance company Medibank. In response, the Australian government has increased the maximum fine companies can incur for failing to adequately protect personal data. Privacy experts have argued that while it is a welcome move, further steps […]
Cyber-attack Reported at Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre
A cyber attack on the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre in Sydney’s Westmead Hospital has been reported. The group claiming to be responsible, known as Medusa, has become known for extorting targets by stealing data and encrypting it, threatening to publish it if a ransom is not paid. NSW Health has said that the security […]
NDIS Hacked
The Australian government-funded National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been compromised after a hacking attack on the cloud-based server of a private company, CTARS. The company confirmed that on 15 May 2022 its systems were compromised and a sample of the stolen data was posted on a dark web forum on 21 May 2022. The […]
Medibank Attack – Privacy Fallout
A massive data breach of 200GB of sensitive customer information was revealed last week by Australia’s largest private health insurance company Medibank. In response, the Australian government has increased the maximum fine companies can incur for failing to adequately protect personal data. Privacy experts have argued that while it is a welcome move, further steps […]