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NT Health has issued a ban on smart glasses at all of its clinical sites, as part of an internal department review into its privacy policies prompted … [...]
Meta has quietly introduced a way for Australians to stop their user data from training its AI model. But the company never announced the change, leaving the choice effectively hidden [...]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to … [...]
Australia’s privacy watchdog has found employees of an India-based subcontractor accessed a limited number of recordings and transcripts, but will … [...]
Key points The OAIC will not investigate VIQ Solutions despite finding a reasonable basis for concern over a possible APP 11 breach, citing VIQ's … [...]
Key points NSW Police's Cybercrime Squad is investigating an alleged data breach at NSW Health, alerted at about 1pm on Friday October 30. • Cyber … [...]
Potentially sensitive documents have been stolen from NSW Health in a major cybersecurity breach. The NSW Health website impacted by the breach is the Oral Health Fee For Service Scheme. [...]
NSW Health has been hit by a cyber breach, with the department declaring it a major incident. Officials confirm no patient data has been impacted and only a limited amount [...]
Senator Penny Wong has announced a new role for the senior Australian Signals Directorate officer. • Tue, 03 Nov 2026 • Government *]:clear-none … [...]
The luxury auctioneer has been in touch with impacted clients; “no evidence” that credit card details or passwords were impacted. • Tue, 03 Nov 2026 • … [...]
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank is in a legal tangle after a scammer stole more than $6 million from a 97-year-old widow. • Mon, 02 Nov 2026 • … [...]
More than 120 people were arrested during a five-month police trial using live facial recognition technology. Police scanned 1.3 million faces during … [...]
A cybersecurity expert says scammers are using fear and "weaponising urgency", as holiday-makers and hotels in Western Australia's Kimberley are … [...]
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New statistics from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) reveal that incidents reported under the Notifiable Data Breach … [...]
The email looks real. "Thank you for booking Wrest Point Casino. We look forward to welcoming you," it states. It then lists a reservation summary with … [...]
Internal emails have revealed the corporate watchdog failed to alert other government agencies about concerns that transcription service VIQ Solutions sent potentially sensitive work offshore. Sensitive data from courts and [...]
An Adelaide restaurateur says she fended off an "extortion" attempt by an overseas company asking for money to remove fake negative reviews … [...]
Australian Cyber Incidents and Audits Reports
November 2026 so far
Claim 05-Nov-26 AU QLD
[Unconfirmed] Ransomware group Qilin, has claimed to have breached Queensland school, Calvary Christian College
Calvary Christian College was listed on the qilin ransomware leak site in November 2026. The organisation operates in the Education sector in Australia. The listing contained no supporting evidence of the breach.
04-Nov-26 AU
ACMA, Telcommunications, Spam Act 2003
SpinTel pays $653K penalty for spamming former customers
Australian telco SpinTel Pty Ltd (SpinTel) has paid a $653,400 penalty after sending more than 32,000 commercial emails without consent. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found that between July and September 2025, SpinTel sent marketing emails to former customers encouraging them to return to the telco and promoted its products, including its NBN and mobile service plans.
Claim 04-Nov-26 AU VIC
[Unconfirmed] Prospect Hill Camberwell , a retirement village based in Australia has been listed by SafePay ransomware group
Threat actor SafePay has listed Victorian based retirement village operator, Prospect Hill Camberwell, as being breached by their teams. No corroborating information has been provided.
Claim 04-Nov-26 AU Qld
[Unconfirmed] The Southern Cross Digital an Australian ad management company, has been listed by Soul ransomware group
Southern Cross Digital a Google and Facebook ad management for Queensland businesses, has a data breach listed by threat actor group Soul. The breach has not been independently verified.
Confirmed 04-Nov-26 AU NSW
Police investigate cybersecurity breach of NSW Health's Oral Health Fee For Service Scheme website
The NSW Health website impacted by the breach is the Oral Health Fee For Service Scheme. Police are investigating the incident, with Cyber Security NSW saying no patient data has been compromised.
Confirmed 03-Nov-26 AU NSW
Exclusive: Sydney-based First State Auctions customer data impacted by cyber incident
A Sydney-based luxury auction house, First State Auctions, has confirmed it recently responded to a cyber security incident after it was mentioned in connection with a data breach on a popular underground hacking forum.
A hacker posting under the name sexyskin claimed to be in possession of more than 1 million lines of customer data comprising names, emails, phone numbers, and address details in October.
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Australian InfoSec Incidents and Audits Issues
Incident: Insurer Prosura hit by cyber data breach, customers contacted by ‘threat actor’ | ABC Australia
Australian Insurer Ransomware Attack, 07 January 2026 Queensland-based rental car insurer Prosura...
Incident: Ascot Vale Health Group targeted by Global ransomware group | CyberDaily.au
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.
Incident: RISE Racing confirms Sarcoma ransomware attack | CyberDaily.au
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.
Incident: MKA Accountants confirms Qilin ransomware attack | CyberDaily.au
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
Incident: NSW court website involved in major data breach, 9,000 documents downloaded | ABC News (Australia)
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: Brydens Lawyers suffers alleged 600GB data breach following ransomware attack | cyberdaily.au
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: Kiwi car dealership Tristram European listed by DragonForce ransomware | Cyberdaily.au
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.
Incident: Australian IVF provider Genea in cyber incident | iTnews
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: Australian National University investigating alleged cyber attack | Cyberdaily.au
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: KillSec claims breach of NZ medical supplier | Cyberdaily.au
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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