Crown Resorts targeted in cyber attack as businesses threatened with big penalties.
Crown Resorts targeted by a cyber attack and it’s the latest big Australian company to be targeted by cyber criminals revealing that hackers claim they have seized sensitive files from the casino giant.
The incident was reported as having occurred 22 hours ago and was carried out by cyber criminals who claimed to have seized sensitive information.
This incident is part of a recent surge of cyber attacks targeting high-profile Australian organizations.
Recently, Crown Resorts, one of Australia’s leading leisure and entertainment companies, became the latest victim of a significant cyber attack.
The attack, which was reportedly carried out by a hacker group known as ‘Evil Corp’, was aimed at compromising Crown’s operations and customer information. As a result, the company was forced to shut down its websites, email servers, and other online services in order to protect its customers.
Unfortunately, this attack is not an isolated incident. In recent months, numerous other companies have been targeted by malicious hackers, leading to the disruption of services, data theft, and financial losses.
What makes this attack particularly concerning is the potential penalties that companies now face if they fail to adequately protect their systems. Under the new Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) scheme, businesses that suffer a data breach are now subject to significant fines of up to $2.1 million. This is in addition to the cost of restoring lost data, repairing damaged systems, and other costs associated with resolving the breach.
Given the potential consequences of a cyber attack, it is essential for businesses to take proactive steps to protect their systems. This includes implementing robust security measures, such as two-factor authentication, encryption, and anti-malware software. It is also important for businesses to ensure that their staff are aware of the risks posed by cyber threats and the steps that must be taken to prevent them.
Unfortunately, the threat of cyber attacks is unlikely to diminish in the near future. As such, it is essential for businesses to remain vigilant and take steps to protect their systems from malicious actors.