A pharmacy in Toowoomba, Queensland, has become the latest victim of a
ransomware attack, highlighting growing concerns about the digital vulnerability
of small businesses.
ransomware attack, highlighting growing concerns about the digital vulnerability
of small businesses.
The incident occurred last month when hackers gained access
to the Friendlies Society Dispensary’s private IT systems. Authorities believe
sensitive data stored on the system may have been compromised.
to the Friendlies Society Dispensary’s private IT systems. Authorities believe
sensitive data stored on the system may have been compromised.
A coordinated
investigation is now underway, involving the National Office of Cyber Security,
the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Services Australia, Queensland Health, the
National Disability Insurance Agency, and the Department of Home Affairs.
investigation is now underway, involving the National Office of Cyber Security,
the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Services Australia, Queensland Health, the
National Disability Insurance Agency, and the Department of Home Affairs.
Bayden
Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the Friendlies Society Dispensary, said the
organisation acted quickly once the attack was detected. “We immediately took
steps to secure our systems and understand the nature of the incident,” he said.
“Our priority now is to determine what information was accessed and ensure all
necessary precautions are taken.”
Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the Friendlies Society Dispensary, said the
organisation acted quickly once the attack was detected. “We immediately took
steps to secure our systems and understand the nature of the incident,” he said.
“Our priority now is to determine what information was accessed and ensure all
necessary precautions are taken.”
The pharmacy, which offers healthcare services
and mobility support equipment, is cooperating fully with federal authorities.
The Department of Home Affairs stated that Services Australia’s systems remain
secure and were not affected by the breach. It added that ongoing monitoring is
being carried out to detect any irregular activity.
and mobility support equipment, is cooperating fully with federal authorities.
The Department of Home Affairs stated that Services Australia’s systems remain
secure and were not affected by the breach. It added that ongoing monitoring is
being carried out to detect any irregular activity.
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