Aussies Warned Over Cyber-Security Risks After Large-Scale Hack.
Sixty-five government departments and agencies have been caught up in the country’s latest ‘large scale’ cyber-attack on legal firm HWL Ebsworth, with stark warnings being given by our National Cyber Security Coordinator, Air Marshal Darren Goldie.
The recent news of a “large scale” cyber-attack on legal firm HWL Ebsworth has sent shockwaves through the Australian government. Sixty-five government departments and agencies have been caught up in the attack, with the National Cyber Security Coordinator, Air Marshal Darren Goldie, warning of the potential consequences.
The attack is believed to have been conducted by sophisticated hackers that targeted the legal firm’s networks to gain access to sensitive information and the implications for our government departments and agencies are significant.
The attack highlights the need for improved security measures to protect our government networks from cyber-attacks. He has urged all government departments and agencies to take steps to secure their networks and data from future attacks.
At the same time, he has reminded individuals and organisations to exercise caution when sharing data online. By taking the appropriate measures to protect our data, we can reduce the risk of future cyber-attacks.
In the wake of this attack, it is clear that we must all take steps to protect our data and networks. A unified effort is needed from both the government and the public to ensure that our data and networks remain secure. By working together, we can help protect our government and our nation from future cyber-attacks.
