May 21, 2024 at 03:45PM Western Sydney University (WSU) suffered a data breach in its Microsoft 365 and Sharepoint environment. The breach affected 7,500 individuals, leading to the unauthorized access of email accounts and SharePoint files. Following investigations, the university confirmed no threats to disclose accessed information. There are measures in place to prevent further … Read more
March 19, 2024 at 09:48PM An Australian IT contractor has been sentenced to 30 months in jail for defrauding the National Maritime Museum of over AU$66,000. Using his role as an IT support worker, he illegally accessed the museum’s accounts payable system, making purchases and changing bank account details to his own. The case was … Read more
January 2, 2024 at 11:25AM The court system of Victoria, Australia, faced a suspected ransomware attack, potentially compromising audiovisual recordings of court hearings. The incident affected different courts to varying extents, with concerns over sensitive case information leaks. Court Services Victoria is working with authorities and impacted parties, and ongoing efforts include system restoration and … Read more
December 29, 2023 at 05:06AM Australian and New Zealand vehicle dealer Eagers Automotive (ASX: APE) experienced a cyberattack, leading to disruptions and a trading halt on the Australian Securities Exchange. While most dealerships remain open, the incident has affected transaction finalization and some operational IT systems. The company does not anticipate a significant financial impact … Read more
December 28, 2023 at 04:20PM Eagers Automotive, the largest car dealership operator in Australia and New Zealand, suffered a cyberattack, resulting in halting stock trading. With over 300 selling points for various brands and subsidiaries, the incident impacted its systems. While external experts are investigating, concern remains about potential customer data exposure. Other recent cyberattacks … Read more
November 28, 2023 at 12:15PM DP World Australia, a major logistics company, has confirmed that data was stolen during a recent cyber attack on its systems. The attack disrupted operations at five Australian ports, leaving over 30,000 containers stranded. Although no ransomware was used, DP World confirmed that some files were accessed and a small … Read more