Australian charities caught up in a cyberattack.
Thousands of charity donors have had their personal details leaked, in a cyberattack.
Brisbane telemarketing agency Pareto Phone, which collects donations for organisations like Canteen, Fred Hollows and the Cancer Council, had data stolen in April.
The hackers published some information earlier this month.
Thousands of Charity Donors in Australia Have Had Their Personal Details Leaked in Cyberattack
It’s a sad state of affairs when personal details of thousands of charity donors have been leaked in a cyberattack. It’s especially concerning for those who generously donated money to help support the various causes and organisations supported by the Brisbane telemarketing agency, Pareto Phone.
The data breach occurred in April and affected those who have donated to organisations such as Canteen, Fred Hollows and the Cancer Council. According to reports, the hackers accessed the records of donors via the agency’s database, which contained information such as names, addresses and phone numbers.
The breach is particularly alarming as it affects some of the most vulnerable people in society, those who have been generous enough to donate to charity. It is a reminder to all of us of just how important it is to protect our personal information.
The good news is that Pareto Phone is currently working with Australia’s privacy watchdog and cyber security experts to investigate the breach and ensure that all donor information is kept secure. The agency also stated that while the data breach was limited to donor information, no credit card details were accessed.
It is essential for organisations to be aware of the importance of data security and take steps to protect their customers’ information. We encourage all charities and organisations to review their data security measures and ensure that their systems are up to date and secure.
We hope that the situation is resolved quickly and that the affected individuals can feel safe and secure knowing that their personal information is being protected.