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Exclusive: 2019 allegedly hacks BestPriceTravel Australia
Matched: Australia
A threat actor has claimed responsibility for hacking BestPriceTravel Australia, listing the company on a dark web forum. The group, known as 2019, alleges it stole customer data from the online travel agency. The breach has not been independently verified, and it remains unclear how many customers may be affected or what type of data was compromised.
Exclusive: Alleged Top Education Group data breach could impact thousands
Matched: Australia
A hacker claims to have breached Top Education Group, the company behind Australia's National Institute of Management and Commerce, and is selling stolen student data online. The alleged breach could affect thousands of people. Personal information is reportedly available for purchase on a hacking forum, though the full scope of the incident has not yet been confirmed.
Exclusive: Japanese telco Sakura Mobile informs customers of data breach
Matched: Australia
Japanese telecommunications service Sakura Mobile, which caters to tourists and international residents including Australians, has notified customers of a data breach involving unauthorised access to limited customer data. The company says payment details were not affected. No further details about the breach's scope or cause have been publicly disclosed.
Exclusive: Partnered Health responds to Inc Ransom data breach claims
Matched: Australia, health
Australian GP network Partnered Health is responding to claims by cyber extortion group Inc Ransom, which alleges it stole terabytes of data from the organisation. At least 21 clinics may be affected. Partnered Health has not confirmed the breach but is investigating. Inc Ransom typically publishes stolen data if ransom demands go unmet.
Incident Response Plans: What to Include & Why They Matter
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27th July – Threat Intelligence Report
Nichirei, a Japanese frozen-food and logistics company, suffered a ransomware attack disrupting shipping operations and affecting around 5,000 customers, with KFC Japan warning of possible shortages. Personal data theft was confirmed. The incident is among several attacks and breaches covered in Check Point Research's Threat Intelligence Bulletin for the week of 27th July.
20th July – Threat Intelligence Report
Ernst & Young disclosed a data breach via a compromised third-party IT support platform, potentially exposing client documents and tax information in support tickets. The report also covers other notable attacks and breaches from the week of 20th July, with full details available in Check Point Research's Threat Intelligence Bulletin.
Partnered Health confirms cyber incident affecting patient information across national clinic network
Matched: health, healthcare
Partnered Health has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorised access to patient data across its national clinic network. The breach affected personal and health information held by some clinics. The company is investigating the extent of the incident and has notified relevant authorities. Affected patients are being contacted and advised to monitor for suspicious activity.