SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: According to the state government, a group of hackers, identified as Cl0p, has released 16,000 documents from the Tasmanian education department on the dark web.

The leaked data reportedly includes financial invoices and statements, including information about student assistance applications, as well as the names and addresses of school students and their parents.

It has been discovered that the security breach occurred due to the hacking of a third-party file transfer service called GoAnywhere MFT. According to Science and Technology Minister Madeleine Ogilvie, there is currently no evidence that the Tasmanian government’s IT systems were breached.

Speaking to reporters in Hobart, Ms. Ogilvie confirmed that the hackers had not made any ransom demands. Nevertheless, in response to this incident, the Tasmanian government has set up a helpline to assist individuals who are concerned that their data may have been compromised.

While the federal government has advised against paying any ransom if it is demanded, Ms. Ogilvie has assured the public that the state government is taking the matter seriously. She said that emergency management arrangements have been activated and that the government’s response will continue to be proportionate to the risk.

As Ms. Ogilvie informed the media, “We fully understand how concerning this is for all Tasmanians. We are managing it as a serious incident response, and our response will continue to be proportionate to the risk.” She also stated that the situation is evolving, and they will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.

In conclusion, this incident underscores the growing risk of cyberattacks and highlights the importance of securing not only IT systems but also third-party service providers that handle sensitive data.

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