Australian Cyber Aware – As It Was 2606 – June 2026. Aggregated listing of Australian and New Zealand cybersecurity, privacy, and AI risks developments identified during June 2026. It includes cybersecurity incidents, regulatory updates, news stories, audit findings, and broader industry developments relevant to business and government audiences.
Australian Cyber Aware – As It Was 2606 – June 2026. Aggregated listing of Australian and New Zealand cybersecurity, privacy, and AI risks developments identified during June 2026. It includes cybersecurity incidents, regulatory updates, news stories, audit findings, and broader industry developments relevant to business and government audiences.
The national healthcare watchdog has inadvertently identified more than 100 doctors, nurses and other practitioners who were offered addiction and … [...]
Victoria’s Labor government to introduce laws to unmask cyber bullies and stop bosses from spying on workers. • Mon, 20 Jul 2026 • … [...]
A prominent hacker is claiming to have breached the company behind the Australian National Institute of Management and Commerce, with student … [...]
Investigations by Aussie rare coin supplier remain ongoing, as cyber extortionists continue to apply pressure on the dark web. • Tue, 04 Aug 2026 • … [...]
A notorious threat actor has claimed a cyber attack on an Australian online travel agency, listing the company on a dark web hacking forum, having … [...]
Cyber extortion group INC Ransom has listed Australian GP network Partnered Health on its darknet leak site, with at least 21 clinics potentially … [...]
Australians should have a legal right to refuse the use of AI scribes during medical appointments without being denied care, as a digital rights … [...]
Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on a Victoria-based flooring specialist, allegedly having stolen data. • Mon, 03 Aug 2026 • … [...]
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The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published updates to its guidance for Australian Privacy Principle (APP) entities … [...]
Threat detection and reporting Internal policies and procedures What policies or procedures must organisations have in place to protect data or … [...]
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) received 1,205 data breach notifications in 2025, the highest number since Australia's … [...]
This synchronised approach to AI risks from the various Australian regulators was built upon by the Australian Government’s announcement in mid-July … [...]
Key takeaways Despite a data breach affecting approximately 5.12 million Australians, the OAIC declined to open a formal investigation into Qantas, … [...]
Almost 30,000 lines of court data have potentially been compromised in a breach carried out by a prominent hacker, 2019. • Thu, 30 Jul 2026 • … [...]
Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on a Tasmanian multi-technology and building services firm and are now auctioning allegedly stolen data to … [...]
The latest Australian Cybercrime Survey shows overall victimisation has fallen slightly, but online scams continue to rise while most incidents … [...]
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Australian Insurer Ransomware Attack, 07 January 2026 Queensland-based rental car insurer Prosura...
Australian Medical Ransomware Attack, 06 Jun 2025: Victorian based Ascot Vale Health Group targeted by Global ransomware group. Global ransomware group has so far not listed how much data it has allegedly stolen or what kind of data may have been compromised.
Australian Racing Industry Ransomware Attack, 05 Jun 2025: Victorian based RISE Racing confirms Sarcoma ransomware attack. Reports indicate that 1.6GB of sensitive data was stolen, including: Banking details, financial records, participant personal information and operational data related to the racing industry.
Australian Accounting Firm Ransomware Attack, 16 May 2025: Victorian MKA Accountants confirms Qilin ransomware attack. Qilin published 12 documents as part of its leak post, including internal correspondence, financial statements, and insurance information
Australian Cyber Incident – Court Data Breach, 26 March 2025: NSW court website involved in major data breach, 9,000 documents downloaded. Man charged in connection with court document data breach.
Incident – Law Firm Ransomware Attack, 13 March 2025: Prominent Sydney law firm Brydens Lawyers reveals a serious cyber incident in the wake of a February intrusion into its network. More than 600 gigabytes of data – including case, client, and staff data – was stolen in the incident.
NZ Incident – Ransomware Attack, 28 February 2025: DragonForce Ransomware Targets Kiwi Car Dealership Tristram European. The attackers claim to have stolen over 30 gigabytes of sensitive data, including customer information and financial records.
Updated Incident – Medical Data Breach, 19 February 2025: Australian IVF provider Genea in cyber incident. Genea patients frustrated by lack of communication amid data breach.
Incident – University Ransomware Attack, 16 February 2025: Australian National University investigating alleged cyber attack by FSociety ransomware group. No ransom amount was given; however, society is threatening to publish the data within seven days.
NZ Incident – Medical Ransomware Attack, 13 February 2025: KillSec claims ransomware attack on New Zealand based Obex Medical. While the exact details of the breach remain unclear, this latest incident highlights the persistent threat of ransomware groups, particularly those focused on industries like healthcare.
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