Cybercrime detectives are investigating a “major data breach” of the NSW court’s website involving the leaking of 9000 sensitive court documents, including apprehended violence orders.
The breach, which was discovered on Tuesday and referred to the State Crime Command’s Cybercrime Squad, impacted the NSW Online Registry Website, an online platform which provides access to information from both civil and criminal cases in the NSW court system.
Cybercrime detectives are investigating a “major data breach” of the NSW Court’s website.Credit: Bloomberg
A NSW Police spokesperson said the “major data breach” was being investigated by detectives under Strike Force Pardey.
“Cybercrime detectives commenced an investigation under Strike Force Pardey and are working closely with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) in order to contain the breach after approximately 9000 sensitive court files, including apprehended violence orders (AVOs) and affidavits, were downloaded,” the spokesperson said.
“Investigations remain ongoing to establish the full extent of the breach.”
Attorney-General Michael Daley.Credit: Dion Georgopoulos
NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley said he was aware of the “significant” breach.
“The NSW government is taking this incident seriously. I am assured that DCJ is working with Cyber Security NSW the NSW Police to ensure the ongoing integrity of the system,” he said.
“They are also working to urgently identify and contact affected users and the public will be kept updated as more information becomes available.”
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