See your identity pieced together from stolen data
1 year, 10 months ago

See your identity pieced together from stolen data

ABC  

Have you ever wondered how much of your personal information is available online? Now, we’ve used Hunt's database to help you: Find out what data breaches you’ve been caught up in Find out what data breaches you’ve been caught up in See a visual summary of the potential scale of the leaked information out there about you See a visual summary of the potential scale of the leaked information out there about you Understand how something known as "the mosaic effect" can increase the risks we all face online Enter your email address below to see exactly how breached data can be used to piece together a detailed picture of your identity. In fact, one of the largest breaches collated by Have I Been Pwned has also been traced back to a "likely" customer of data-enrichment company People Data Labs. For privacy reasons, Have I Been Pwned doesn't include the full data exposed in these breaches, it only lets you know if your email address appears in them. For privacy reasons, it doesn't record which types of data were linked to an individual email address in each breach If you enter your email address to use the personalised functionality of this story, the ABC and Have I Been Pwned won't store your personal information.

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The Slow-Burn Nightmare of the National Public Data Breach
55 years, 2 months ago

The Slow-Burn Nightmare of the National Public Data Breach

Wired  

Data breaches are a seemingly endless scourge with no simple answer, but the breach in recent months of the background-check service National Public Data illustrates just how dangerous and intractable they have become. “There appears to have been a data security incident that may have involved some of your personal information,” National Public Data wrote on Monday. “The incident is …

Cybercrime expert 'very confident' the MediSecure data of almost 13 million Australians has already been sold
8 months, 1 week ago

Cybercrime expert 'very confident' the MediSecure data of almost 13 million Australians has already been sold

ABC  

Cybersecurity experts say the highly sensitive data of 12.9 million Australians, stolen from eScripts provider MediSecure, has already been sold on the dark web and is up for sale again. "Basically what they're saying is, 'We have sold this to one person, so we're going to lower the price from the original $50,000 to $25,000'," Jamie O'Reilly, founder of Australian …

Russian ransomware gang AlphV targets pathology company, law firms in latest string of attacks
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian ransomware gang AlphV targets pathology company, law firms in latest string of attacks

ABC  

In short: Russian hackers have claimed they are behind a series of cyber attacks on a number of Victorian companies, and say they have stolen at least 4.95 terbytes of data Russian hackers have claimed they are behind a series of cyber attacks on a number of Victorian companies, and say they have stolen at least 4.95 terbytes of data …

What can cyber hackers do with your data — and how to stop it
1 year, 11 months ago

What can cyber hackers do with your data — and how to stop it

ABC  

When Beth* was caught up in the Optus data hack, she had to get a new drivers licence. University of Tasmania senior business and economic lecturer Joel Scanlan said they helped to form a "picture" of someone's identity, which could be used to commit crime. Dr Scanlan said hackers often send out millions of emails based on one hack, in …

This is the most detailed portrait yet of data breaches in Australia
2 years ago

This is the most detailed portrait yet of data breaches in Australia

ABC  

But there's still a huge amount missing from the picture. "It's only really a few data breaches that we're talking about as a community," she says, adding this level of opacity around data breaches is "quite extraordinary". Largest data breaches disclosed to OAIC since 2020 Following further inquiries, the OAIC revealed that the number of Australians affected by the two …

Australia blames Russians for health insurance data theft
2 years, 4 months ago

Australia blames Russians for health insurance data theft

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Moscow must he held to account for Russian cybercriminals accused of hacking Australia’s largest health insurer and dumping customers’ personal medical records on the dark web, Australian officials said Friday. A group of “loosely affiliated cybercriminals” operating like a business in Russia were likely responsible for the Medibank attack as well as other significant security breaches around …

Healthcare industry continues to be main target of data breaches, with 79 reported in six months
2 years, 4 months ago

Healthcare industry continues to be main target of data breaches, with 79 reported in six months

ABC  

The healthcare industry has again reported the most data breaches to the privacy regulator in the first half of 2022, continuing a trend since Australia's reporting scheme began in 2018. Key points: Health services reported 79 data breaches from January to June 2022 Overall, 396 data breaches were reported to the privacy regulator The notifiable data breach scheme has been …

Hackers have released stolen Medibank data on the dark web. What does this mean for customers?
2 years, 4 months ago

Hackers have released stolen Medibank data on the dark web. What does this mean for customers?

ABC  

Some of the stolen Medibank customer data has been leaked online after Australia's largest health insurance provider refused to pay a ransom to hackers. Loading YouTube content Medibank has started a dedicated cyber crime support package, including: A hardship package to provide financial support for customers who are in a uniquely vulnerable position as a result of this crime, who …

NSW government agencies legally required to report data breaches under proposed law
2 years, 4 months ago

NSW government agencies legally required to report data breaches under proposed law

ABC  

NSW government agencies will legally be required to report customer data breaches like cyber attacks if a new bill is passed through parliament. Key points: NSW would be the first state or territory to legalise reporting data breaches The move comes after customer data was hacked at Optus and Medibank The Opposition says the bill is a "common sense" measure …

Hacker releases Australian health insurer’s customer data
2 years, 4 months ago

Hacker releases Australian health insurer’s customer data

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Client data from Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer, was released by an extortionist on Wednesday, including details of HIV diagnoses and drug abuse treatments, after the company refused to pay a ransom for the personal records of almost 10 million current and former customers. “Letting customers discover their most sensitive information imaginable has been published and hearing …

Extortionist threatens to publish Australian customer data
2 years, 4 months ago

Extortionist threatens to publish Australian customer data

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — An extortionist has threatened to make Medibank customer data public within 24 hours after Australia’s largest health insurer refused to pay a ransom for the personal records of almost 10 million current and former customers. “Based on the extensive advice we have received from cybercrime experts, we believe there is only a limited chance paying a ransom …

More than 6 million Australian adults had personal data stolen in past year, survey shows
2 years, 4 months ago

More than 6 million Australian adults had personal data stolen in past year, survey shows

ABC  

At least one-in-three adult Australians have had personal data such as driver's licence numbers and home addresses stolen in the past year, according to a survey by the Australian National University. Key points: Survey confirmed cybercrime is far more common than crimes like burglary or assault People's trust in key institutions with regards to data privacy has fallen — even …

Australian firms roiled by raft of cyberattacks this year
2 years, 4 months ago

Australian firms roiled by raft of cyberattacks this year

The Hindu  

Australian firms have suffered a flood of cyberattacks, putting the spotlight on country's understaffed cybersecurity industry which experts say seems ill-equipped to tackle such hacks, thus endangering sensitive information of millions of people. Woolworths Australia's biggest grocer Woolworths Group Ltd. said its majority-owned online retailer MyDeal identified that a "compromised user credential" was used to access its systems, exposing email …

Hackers could see Australia as weak target after Optus, Medibank data breaches, insider says
2 years, 4 months ago

Hackers could see Australia as weak target after Optus, Medibank data breaches, insider says

ABC  

International computer-hacking syndicates will be eyeing off more Australian targets after a string of recent data breaches, a cybersecurity expert says. Key points: Cybersecurity expert Ben Walker says hackers will "be emboldened" by data breaches at Optus and Medibank He is surprised Medibank was successfully targeted because it had "quite sophisticated" cyber defences Data breach researcher Jane Andrew says smaller …

Australian health insurer says data of all customers hacked
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian health insurer says data of all customers hacked

The Hindu  

Australia’s largest health insurer said on Wednesday a cybercriminal had hacked the personal data of all its 4 million customers, as the government introduced legislation that would increase penalties for companies that fail to protect clients’ private information. Medibank said “significant amounts of health claims data” had also been accessed in the breach, which was reported to police a week …

Australia To Impose Hefty Penalties For Data Breaches Following Major Cyberattacks
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia To Impose Hefty Penalties For Data Breaches Following Major Cyberattacks

News 18  

– Australia will introduce laws to parliament to increase penalties for companies subject to major data breaches, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said, after high-profile cyberattacks hit millions of Australians in recent weeks. Dreyfus, in an official statement issued on Saturday, said the government would next week move to "significantly increase penalties for repeated or serious privacy breaches" with amendments to privacy …

Medibank, Optus, Woolworths data hacks show how a 'decade of anti-security policy' is putting Australia at risk, experts say
2 years, 5 months ago

Medibank, Optus, Woolworths data hacks show how a 'decade of anti-security policy' is putting Australia at risk, experts say

ABC  

Millions of Australians have had a bad run with their personal data lately. Whether it's telecommunications companies like Optus, private health insurers like Medibank, massive online retailers like MyDeal, or smaller online wine sellers like Vinomofo — hackers are getting hold of our data regularly. But internet security expert Troy Hunt, who runs the website haveibeenpwned.com said the data was …

Hacker holds Australian health insurer’s data for ransom
2 years, 5 months ago

Hacker holds Australian health insurer’s data for ransom

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — A cybercriminal was holding for ransom an Australian health insurer’s customer data including diagnoses and treatments, in the nation’s second major privacy breach in a month, officials said on Thursday. Trade in Medibank shares has been halted on the Australian Securities Exchange since Wednesday when police were alerted that the company had been contacted by what it …

Past Optus customers have had their data exposed — why did the company still have it?
2 years, 5 months ago

Past Optus customers have had their data exposed — why did the company still have it?

ABC  

When Paul Weiss first heard about the Optus data breach, he wasn't sure if his data was at risk. Key points: Optus said past customers had information exposed because the company must store data for six years Telcos are required to hold onto customer data for at least two years after an account is closed Calls are growing for government …

Optus data breach raises questions about how best to protect people's personal data
2 years, 6 months ago

Optus data breach raises questions about how best to protect people's personal data

ABC  

In 2019, Georgia realised $7,000 was missing from her bank account. 'No real requirement' for companies to delete data The Optus data breach included the names, dates of birth, email and postal addresses, phone numbers, Medicare card numbers, passport numbers and drivers licence numbers of many of their current and former customers. "There's a lot of data in there and …

Too much data collection means we're more at risk of having personal details stolen, expert says
2 years, 6 months ago

Too much data collection means we're more at risk of having personal details stolen, expert says

ABC  

We're more at risk than ever of having our personal data stolen, with so many businesses collecting and storing unnecessary amounts of personal information on their customers, a security expert has warned. Key points: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia needs better laws for data protection Professor Asha Rao says we need "severe penalties" for companies that fail to protect …

Optus data breach could allow fraudsters to commit range of damaging crimes, expert says
2 years, 6 months ago

Optus data breach could allow fraudsters to commit range of damaging crimes, expert says

ABC  

John Theodosis is one of the thousands of Australians whose personal data might now be in the hands of criminals. Key points: Nearly 10 million current and former Optus customers have been affected by the data breach An expert says the data could be used by criminals to take out fraudulent loans or impersonate victims Australian intelligence agencies are investigating …

What's happening with the Optus data breach? What we know about the alleged hacker's ransom, data release and apology
2 years, 6 months ago

What's happening with the Optus data breach? What we know about the alleged hacker's ransom, data release and apology

ABC  

The fallout from last week's cyber attack on telecommunications giant Optus, which exposed the details of current and former customers, is continuing. "It's got names, date of births, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, Medicare card numbers, passport numbers, drivers licence numbers — its got everything," he said. Here's an update from Optus from Monday morning: "Optus has now sent …

What does the Optus data breach mean for you and how can you protect yourself? A step-by-step guide
2 years, 6 months ago

What does the Optus data breach mean for you and how can you protect yourself? A step-by-step guide

ABC  

Optus, Australia's second largest telecommunications company, announced on September 22 that identifying details of up to 9.8 million customers were stolen from their customer database. Cybercriminals use these data to commit identity theft and fraudulent credit applications, or use the personal information to gain your trust in phishing attacks. Step 2: Lock your SIM card and credit card if possible …

Thousands of patients hit by NHS data breaches
3 years, 8 months ago

Thousands of patients hit by NHS data breaches

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The latest statistics from the Information Commissioner’s Office show that 3,557 personal data breaches were …

Sensitive personal data of hundreds of visa applicants accidentally leaked in email mishap
5 years, 7 months ago

Sensitive personal data of hundreds of visa applicants accidentally leaked in email mishap

ABC  

The personal health information of 317 people applying for Australian visas was accidentally emailed to a member of the general public, an ABC investigation has revealed. Key points: 317 names, dates of birth, passport numbers and medical test notes were sent to an unknown Gmail address The subcontractor was removing data from secure Immigration Department systems, against government policy Subcontractors …

Data breach sees Victorian Government employees' details stolen
6 years, 2 months ago

Data breach sees Victorian Government employees' details stolen

ABC  

The work details of 30,000 Victorian public servants have been stolen in a data breach, after part of the Victorian Government directory was downloaded by an unknown party. Key points: Government referred the data breach to police for investigation Cyber security expert says hack could be used for more targeted attack Government employees told their bank details were not compromised …

Health service providers suffer the most data breaches, as overall numbers jump
6 years, 7 months ago

Health service providers suffer the most data breaches, as overall numbers jump

ABC  

Australia's health service providers suffered more data breaches than any other sector between April 1 and June 30, 2018, according to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. The results mirror the OAIC's January to March 2018 report, in which health service providers also reported the most breaches, ahead of the finance and legal sectors. And while the report does …

Data breach notification laws will force businesses to say if they've been hacked
7 years, 1 month ago

Data breach notification laws will force businesses to say if they've been hacked

ABC  

On February 22 new data breach notification laws will come into effect, potentially leaving thousands of Australians businesses on the wrong side of the law. Key points: New data breach notification laws will come into effect on February 22 Businesses required to alert authorities and affected clients if they get hacked Will only apply to businesses with a turnover of …

'Massive data breach' at Almelo municipaility
8 years, 6 months ago

'Massive data breach' at Almelo municipaility

Dutch News  

Hackers have stolen 22 gigabytes of data from municipal servers in Almelo, reports NU.nl. It says that although it is unclear what data have been leaked, people’s personal data have almost certainly been affected. Hackers reportedly gained access to systems for Werkplein Twente, a partnership between the UWV benefit agency and areas in Twente that help find work for people …

'Massive data breach' at Almelo municipaility
8 years, 6 months ago

'Massive data breach' at Almelo municipaility

Dutch News  

Hackers have stolen 22 gigabytes of data from municipal servers in Almelo, reports NU.nl. It says that although it is unclear what data have been leaked, people’s personal data have almost certainly been affected. Hackers reportedly gained access to systems for Werkplein Twente, a partnership between the UWV benefit agency and areas in Twente that help find work for people …

Scammers impersonating ATO employees to extort money, Australians' personal data sold on black market
10 years, 8 months ago

Scammers impersonating ATO employees to extort money, Australians' personal data sold on black market

ABC  

Scammers posing as Australian Tax Office employees are using personal data to extort money from hundreds of victims across the country. "What that probably reflects is there's more Australian data in the dark markets of the internet and there's more Australian identity data out there that allows these crooks to target people," he said. "He verified the tax file number …

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