Incident: Waverley Christian College confirms cyber incident after ransomware gang claims attack | Cyberdaily.au
Australian Education Ransomware Attack, 18 December 2024
Victoria: Waverley Christian College confirms cyber incident after Fog ransomware gang claims attack.
Fog ransomware operation claims to have stolen five gigabytes of data including financial and insurance documents, internal correspondence, and other sensitive information.
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Waverley Christian College has confirmed a cyber incident following claims by the Fog ransomware group that they have stolen 5GB of data from the school. The data allegedly includes financial and insurance documents, internal correspondence, and other sensitive information. The college is investigating the claims and has notified the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The school is working with external experts to assess the impact and will notify affected individuals directly.
As part of its response, the college has notified both the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), as required. The institution emphasized that it takes cybersecurity very seriously and is doing everything possible to mitigate the impact of the attack. Furthermore, the college has expressed its gratitude to students, staff, and the broader community for their support during this challenging time.
The Fog ransomware group, responsible for the attack, is relatively new in the cybercrime scene, having emerged in May 2024. The group is known for exploiting compromised VPN credentials for initial access and has particularly targeted the education sector. The group’s technical proficiency allows them to move quickly through networks, often completing the stages of data exfiltration and encryption within hours. Fog ransomware is believed to operate out of Eastern Europe, with its members likely speaking English as a second language.
