Australian Ransomware Attack, 05 September 2023: Russian ransomware gang AlphV targets pathology company, law firms in latest string of attacks. Breached: Code Desktop, TissuPath, Strata Plan, Barry Plant Blackburn, Tisher Liner FC Law
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Australian Ransomware Attack October 2022: Singtel-owned Australian-based IT services provider Dialog hit by Windows ransomware. The attack on Dialog was carried out using the Agenda ransomware that runs only on Windows systems
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New Zealand Ransomware Attack February 2022. NZ technology company iTCo Solutions hacked, data stolen. Those responsible are claiming to have stolen more than 4 gigabytes of data.
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Australia Software Company Cyberattack April 2021: Enterprises need to change passwords following Australian privilege access management company ClickStudios, Passwordstate attack. Advises “please reset all the stored passwords, VPNs/Firewall/Switches, local accounts or any server passwords”
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Australian Service Provider Hacked? October 2020: Nitro Software user database put up for sale on dark web. A group that uses the name Shiny Hunters appears to have put up a database exfiltrated during a data breach of ASX-listed Nitro Software, a firm that offers a service to create, edit and sign PDFs and digital documents, on the dark web for sale.
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Australian Cyber Incident August 2020: Data#3 says it has been hit by a non-notifiable cyber incident. Company has made contact with 28 of its impacted customers and says its ongoing operations are fine.
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Australian Ransomware Attack June 2020: Matthews Australasia and Fitzpatrick Rushinek Associates have been hit by attackers using the Mespinoza/Pysa Windows ransomware, the same malware that was used to take down the Australian money management firm MyBudget, security sources have told iTWire
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Australian Ransomware Attack March 2020: Melbourne government-accredited IT services provider Geidi hit by REvil ransomware
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Australian Information Security Incident Reported: May 24 2019 Hacker claims to have stolen the...
Read MoreVocus has launched an audit of the physical security of one of its New Zealand data centres after a viral video showed the data centre foyer could be accessed by simply pushing two doors open. Source: Broken door lock at Vocus...
Read MoreThe Federal Government calls for industry feedback over its proposed critical infrastructure security laws. Source: What will the Govt’s critical infrastructure laws mean for IT partners? – ARN
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A Sydney-based home builder will contact impacted customers following the DragonForce ransomware attack. • Tue, 05 May 2026 • Security *]:clear-none … [...]
Western Australia’s tight rental market has seen a rise in scams targeting tenants, putting more people at risk, with the state’s peak body urging … [...]
The NSW government has lowered its classification of the alleged cyber attack on the state Treasury from last month. • Tue, 05 May 2026 • … [...]
Australia and Japan have agreed to establish a new partnership that will enable deeper cooperation on complex cyber security challenges. Robert … [...]
This monthly review provides a curated summary of Australian and New Zealand cyber, privacy, and information security developments identified during … [...]
The seven-member board will conduct post-incident reviews of “significant cyber security incidents in Australia”. • Mon, 04 May 2026 • … [...]
Threat actors have claimed a cyber attack on an Australian fine jewellery retailer, claiming to have stolen over half a terabyte of data. • Mon, 04 … [...]
The ACMA is urging Australian businesses to register now, ahead of new anti-scam rules coming into effect later this year. • Mon, 04 May 2026 • … [...]
The impact of an alleged data breach at NSW Treasury has been “downgraded” after the incident response investigation found that “no project has been … [...]
Whangarei-based firm McKay confirms unauthorised access to a single device following ransomware claims by the Mnt6 hacking group. • Mon, 04 May 2026 • … [...]
The University of Queensland has bolstered its resilience to a range of incident types and threats with a coordinated and documented approach, … [...]
Hackers are alleged to have stolen more than 80,000 documents totalling 100 gigabytes of data from a Sydney-based property investment firm. • Fri, 01 … [...]