The NSW Police Cybercrime Squad detectives have arrested a 46-year-old man on charges of blackmail after uncovering a data breach that exposed the personal information of more than a million individuals who signed in using their driver's licenses in various premises across NSW. The investigation was prompted by the discovery of a website posting such personal data, linked to a recent cybersecurity incident with a third-party IT provider commonly used by venues like Clubs NSW. Following collaboration with Federal and State agencies, the Cybercrime Squad initiated an investigation and executed a search warrant, leading to the arrest
The arrested man has been charged with demanding with menaces intending to obtain gain/cause loss and has been granted conditional bail until his court appearance on June 12, 2024. Detective Acting Superintendent Gillian Lister emphasized the importance of maintaining strong cyber hygiene, urging the public to enhance their security measures by using robust passwords and implementing two-factor authentication wherever possible. https://australiancybersecuritymagazine.com.au/nsw-police-make-arrest-in-clubs-nsw-data-breach/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nsw-police-make-arrest-in-clubs-nsw-data-breach&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nsw-police-make-arrest-in-clubs-nsw-data-breach