Yearly Breach Reports Summary 2023
This is a listing of all publicly disclosed Australian cyber-attacks and data breaches from 2023.
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Hackers accessed data linked to 1300 schools, leaving thousands scrambling to submit assignments and access coursework. [...]
This week, US-based education technology provider Instructure announced a significant cybersecurity incident affecting its Canvas system. This is … [...]
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) told financial firms to strengthen cyber defenses, warning that advanced AI models such … [...]
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has urged banks, insurers and superannuation trustees to lift how they manage artificial … [...]
A third-party data breach disclosed by the Queensland Department of Education has renewed scrutiny on cyber risks tied to vendors and online learning … [...]
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has urged financial services firms to bolster their cyber resilience as AI tools expand … [...]
The New Zealand government has announced a new round of sanctions targeting malicious Russian, North Korean, and Iranian cyber actors as well as … [...]
Thousands of police officers have been told to disable the bluetooth on their Axon body-worn cameras during raids and undercover jobs to avoid being … [...]
Schools and universities across Australia have been caught up in a global IT breach, with possibly lifelong impacts for students. • Fri, 08 May 2026 • … [...]
The global scientific testing company told the ASX that “malicious cyber activity” caused some operational disruptions. • Wed, 06 May 2026 • … [...]
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LatestAustralian Cyber Aware – As It Was 2604 – April 2026
Australian Cyber Aware - As It Was 2604 - April 2026. This monthly review provides a curated summary of Australian and New Zealand cyber, privacy, and information security developments identified during April 2026. It includes a cross-section of incidents, regulatory updates, audit findings, and broader industry developments relevant to business and government audiences.
May 2026 So Far
Claim Status: Confirmed = Acknowledged by organisation/public statement/regulator | Published = Published in mainstream or reputable media | Claim = Leak-site claim only, unverified | Withdrawn = The claim has been withdrawn | Denied = The victim has formally denied the claim | Unknown = No corroborating evidence has been found
Claim 08-May-26 AU VIC
[Unconfirmed] Incransom claims to have hacked an Australian-based environmental solutions company, Earth Systems
Earth Systems is an environmental and social science and engineering company that develops and implements innovative and effective environmental, water, and sustainability solutions worldwide.
Published 07-May-26 AU QLD
Exclusive: Aussie car parts importer Strategic Imports allegedly breached by threat actors
Threat actors have claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on a Queensland automotive parts importer, Strategic Imports, alleging they exfiltrated data from its network.
Confirmed 07-May-26 AU QLD
Qld gov says students, staff caught in Canvas cyber incident
"Education Queensland says that students and staff working or studying at state schools since 2020 may have been caught up in a breach of the global education systems vendor, Instructure. Multiple institutions, including RMIT University, UTS, TasTAFE Tasmania and Western Sydney University, were urgently assessing their potential exposure to the incident."
Claim 06-May-26 NZ
[Unconfirmed] Ransomware group The Gentlemen has claimed to have breached New Zealand sporting distributor Worralls
W.H. Worrall & Co. Limited (Worralls) is New Zealand's leading distributor of world-class cycling and sporting brand
Confirmed 06-May-26 AU QLD
Hacked: ALS discloses cyber incident, unauthorised access to IT systems
Queensland-based scientific testing company ALS recently reported to the ASX that it "identified malicious cyber activity involving unauthorised third-party access to some of our IT systems.” No details are available on the incident.
Published 06-May-06 AU NSW
Exclusive: Australian energy management firm allegedly breached by SafePay
Threat actor SafePay has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on an NSW energy management and consulting firm, Energy Action, threatening to release allegedly stolen data within a number of days.
Claim 06-May-26 AU NSW
[Unconfirmed] M3rx claimed to have exfiltrated 140 gigabytes of data from Australian toy retail company KB Toys.
KB Toys is a retail company based in Australia that sells toys, games, and children’s entertainment products.
Ransomware notification sites reported that M3rx had successfully infiltrated kbtoys.com.au on May 6. The attackers claim to have exfiltrated 140 gigabytes of data, spanning nearly 37,000 files.
Confirmed 05-May-26 AU NSW
Exclusive: Champion Homes confirms customer data compromised in ‘cyber event’
Australian home builder Champion Homes has confirmed it was recently the victim of a cyber attack that exposed a limited amount of employee and customer data. DragonForce ransomware operation threatened to publish a 44-gigabyte dataset on the dark web.
Confirmed 04-May-26 AU NSW
Exclusive: Major Australian jewellery brand confirms cyber incident
Gregory Jewellers is an Australian-owned retailer that specialises in fine jewellery, watches, and accessories. The company was listed on the Kairos ransomware gang's dark web leak site, which claimed to have stolen 574 gigabytes of data from it.
Confirmed 04-May-26 NZ
Exclusive: Kiwi firm, McKay electrical contractor, confirms cyber attack
McKay, one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned electrical contractors, has confirmed it was the victim of a cyber attack in January, after it was listed as a victim on the darknet leak site of a newly emerged ransomware group.
Claim 01-May-26 AU
[Unconfirmed] Fulcrumsec claims breach of YOUX / DRIVE IQ, formerly known as Drive IQ, is an Australian technology company specialising in connected vehicle data and mobility intelligence.
Published 01-May-26 AU NSW
Exclusive: Prime Properties listed as breach victim by M3rx ransomware
Hackers are alleged to have stolen more than 80,000 documents totalling 100 gigabytes of data from a Sydney-based property investment firm, Prime Properties.
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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.
Update AU Incident: The University of Notre Dame Australia confirms cyber incident | Cyberdaily.au
Updated AU Incident – Education Cyber Attack, 04 February 2025: The University of Notre Dame Australia in Western Australia confirms cyber incident. Claims are that 62.3 Gb of data was exfiltrated. Containing employee and student contact data, medical documents, confidential agreements and licenses. Problems with enrolling and accessing class timetables, weeks after a cyber attack
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Quotes and Memes: "There are two types of companies: those who have been hacked, and those who don’t yet know they have been hacked" - John Chambers
