Data Down Under: NSW Court’s Cyber Drama Unveiled!

Australian police are probing a massive data theft from the NSW Online Registry website, where 9,000 court files, including sensitive affidavits and AVOs, were stolen. If these files land in cybercriminal hands, they could become potent extortion tools. The investigation is ongoing, with affected individuals urged to report via ReportCyber.

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Looks like someone’s trying to serve a legal buffet in Australia! With 9,000 files stolen from the NSW court system, cybercriminals might be playing judge, jury, and extortionist. Let’s hope they don’t put everyone on trial through the web!

Key Points:

  • Approximately 9,000 files stolen from the NSW Online Registry website.
  • Files include affidavits and apprehended violence orders (AVOs).
  • Cybercrime detectives and the Department of Communities and Justice are investigating.
  • Potential for extortion if sensitive AVO details are leaked.
  • NSW government is collaborating with Cyber Security NSW and the police to manage the breach.

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