Anglicare Sydney being held to ransom over sensitive data stolen from computer system

 

Anglicare Sydney is a community service organization that provides foster care and adoption services. As of Yesterday (Sept 20, 2020) Anglicare has confirmed that their sensitive data has been held for ransom. The ongoing investigation reported that 17 Gigabytes worth of sensitive data has been transmitted to a remote location. At this time Anglicare refuses to pay the ransom. Anglicare’s spokesperson hinted that the organization does not want to engage with cyber criminals. People receiving government services were entitled to have their personal identification protected. 

Anglicare has to eventually make a decision about resolving this issue. The integrity and security of the stolen data is detrimental. Many children could be at risk. 

 

Anglicare Sydney is contracted by the NSW Department of Family and Community Services to provide foster care and adoption services as well as programs for vulnerable families and young people