Date Reported: 2024-04-28
Country: Australia
Victim: Firstmac | firstmac.com.au
Additional Information:
- The Australian lender, Firstmac, has fallen victim to a cyberattack by the ransomware group EMBARGO.
- The attackers managed to steal over 500 GB of data, including databases, source codes, and sensitive customer information.
- Firstmac has hired experts to investigate the incident and has taken measures to secure its system.
- This attack is part of a series of targeted attacks on Australian financial institutions.
- The Australian government and the industry have strengthened their defenses against cyber threats in response to these attacks.
Article: https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/lender/19018-non-bank-lender-hacked
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