NSW Police are investigating a cyber breach at NSW Health after an attacker accessed an isolated server, prompting authorities to declare a major incident.
Officials say no patient data has been affected and no patient information is currently at risk.
The State Crime Command’s Cybercrime Squad was alerted at about 1 p.m. on Friday, October 30, and has opened an investigation under Strike Force Civic, working with NSW Health and Cyber Security NSW, according to ABC News’ report citing police.
Cyber Security NSW said the breach affected an isolated server and that no patient data had been impacted at the time of its statement. The agency said the incident had been declared a major incident, while police continue to investigate. SBS, citing Australian Associated Press, also reported that officials said no patient data was currently at risk.
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