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The Life Saving Victoria (LSV) organization has confirmed that it was the victim of a cyber attack in late November. Unauthorised access was gained to a server on November 28. LSV immediately took steps to contain the incident and investigate what information may have been accessed. They have contacted all those affected by the breach and provided advice on how to limit the risk of harm. The incident has been reported to the Office of the Australian Information Commission and the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
LSV CEO Catherine Greaves stated that the extent of the personal information accessed is limited and does not pose a serious threat to individuals. She expressed disappointment that the situation occurred and apologized for any inconvenience caused.
This news comes shortly after St Vincent’s Health revealed that it had also been the victim of a cyber attack. The organization, which operates hospitals and aged care centers across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, discovered evidence that some data had been removed from its system.
Overall, the article highlights the following key points:
- Life Saving Victoria was the target of a cyber attack in late November, with unauthorized access gained to a server. This incident was perpetrated by “malicious actors.”
- LSV took immediate steps to contain the incident and investigate the extent of the unauthorized access, which is believed to be limited in terms of personal information.
- All individuals affected by the breach were contacted by LSV and provided with advice on how to minimize the risk of harm.
- The incident has been reported to the relevant authorities, including the Office of the Australian Information Commission and the Australian Cyber Security Centre.
- This cyber attack on LSV follows a similar incident at St Vincent’s Health, which discovered that some data had been removed from its system.
