Hacking suspect nabbed over court file data breach Lithgow Mercury Lithgow NSW
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Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions Todays PaperppA man has been charged with hacking Australias largest online courtfiling system but authorities believe the cyber crime hasnt compromised any personal data ppLogin or signup to continue readingppThe NSW JusticeLink allows lawyers police and businesses to upload sworn statements identity information and other files for the 400000plus court cases filed each yearppThe state government revealed in March an account had used automation to download more than 9000 files before being booted from the system with experts moving quickly to shut down the accountppNSW Police Cybercrime Squad detectives have laid charges in relation to last months serious data breach involving the Department of Communities and Justice Police Minister Yasmin Catley said late on WednesdayppA 38yearold man was arrested in Maroubra in Sydneys southeast with officers seizing two laptops NSW Police saidppHe was charged with accessing or modifying restricted data held in computer as well as use of carriage service to cause harmppThe files were accessed over a twomonth period between late January and late MarchppActing AttorneyGeneral Ron Hoenig assured NSW residents the matter is now contained and the system is stableppHe said no personal information had been detected online or on the dark web and no one protected by apprehended violence orders were identified as being at increased risk of harmppJustice department officials blocked the intruders account almost immediately after detecting the incident and spent days analysing the extent of the unlawful access before police were notifiedppThe man is due to appear in Waverley Court on Thursdaypp1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732ppLifeline 13 11 14ppAustralian Associated PressppDailyppTodays top stories curated by our news teamppWeeklyppGet the editors insights whats happening why it mattersppWeeklyppEvery Saturday and Tuesday explore destinations deals tips travel writing to transport you around the globeppWeekdaysppSharp Close to the ground Digging deep Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs politics and moreppWeeklyppYour digital replica of Todays Paper Ready to read from 5amppTwice weeklyppYour essential national news digest all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every SaturdayppWeeklyppGet news reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert ACMs exclusive motoring partnerppTwice weeklyppGet real Australia Let the ACM networks editors and journalists bring you news and views from all overppAs it happensppBe the first to know when news breaksppAdvertisementppAdvertisementp
Access unlimited content and the digital versions of our print editions Todays PaperppA man has been charged with hacking Australias largest online courtfiling system but authorities believe the cyber crime hasnt compromised any personal data ppLogin or signup to continue readingppThe NSW JusticeLink allows lawyers police and businesses to upload sworn statements identity information and other files for the 400000plus court cases filed each yearppThe state government revealed in March an account had used automation to download more than 9000 files before being booted from the system with experts moving quickly to shut down the accountppNSW Police Cybercrime Squad detectives have laid charges in relation to last months serious data breach involving the Department of Communities and Justice Police Minister Yasmin Catley said late on WednesdayppA 38yearold man was arrested in Maroubra in Sydneys southeast with officers seizing two laptops NSW Police saidppHe was charged with accessing or modifying restricted data held in computer as well as use of carriage service to cause harmppThe files were accessed over a twomonth period between late January and late MarchppActing AttorneyGeneral Ron Hoenig assured NSW residents the matter is now contained and the system is stableppHe said no personal information had been detected online or on the dark web and no one protected by apprehended violence orders were identified as being at increased risk of harmppJustice department officials blocked the intruders account almost immediately after detecting the incident and spent days analysing the extent of the unlawful access before police were notifiedppThe man is due to appear in Waverley Court on Thursdaypp1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732ppLifeline 13 11 14ppAustralian Associated PressppDailyppTodays top stories curated by our news teamppWeeklyppGet the editors insights whats happening why it mattersppWeeklyppEvery Saturday and Tuesday explore destinations deals tips travel writing to transport you around the globeppWeekdaysppSharp Close to the ground Digging deep Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs politics and moreppWeeklyppYour digital replica of Todays Paper Ready to read from 5amppTwice weeklyppYour essential national news digest all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every SaturdayppWeeklyppGet news reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert ACMs exclusive motoring partnerppTwice weeklyppGet real Australia Let the ACM networks editors and journalists bring you news and views from all overppAs it happensppBe the first to know when news breaksppAdvertisementppAdvertisementp
