14 Apr Security Breach – 11 Apr 2025
In today’s fast-moving threat landscape, empowering your users is critical to protecting your organisation’s data and assets. No matter how strong your defences are, security ultimately depends on the people using them. Employees are the first line of defence against cyber security trouble, making security awareness training a critical component of any user protection strategy. By equipping your team with the knowledge to recognise and respond to threats, you transform them from potential security risks into proactive defenders of your business.
Recent Breaches
Australia – AustralianSuper – Finance
Exploit: Hacking
Risk to Business: Severe: Several major Australian superannuation funds reported breaches over the weekend, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. While the full scope remains unclear, AustralianSuper, Australian Retirement Trust, Rest, Insignia and Hostplus confirmed they were affected. AustralianSuper, managing A$365 billion for 3.5 million members, said up to 600 accounts were accessed using stolen passwords, with four members losing a combined A$500,000. Australian Retirement Trust, with A$300 billion in assets, detected unusual login activity on several hundred accounts but reported no unauthorised transactions. Rest Super, managing A$93 billion, said around 20,000 accounts, or 1% of its 2 million members, were impacted in a separate attack.
United States – Lower Sioux Indian Community – Government
Exploit: Ransomware
Risk to Business: Moderate: The Lower Sioux Indian Community in Minnesota reported a ransomware attack that disrupted operations across its healthcare facility, government centre, hotel and Jackpot Junction casino. In response, the tribe activated incident response protocols, took systems offline and is working with third-party experts to investigate. The Lower Sioux Health Care Center established alternate communication for medical needs, while the Lower Sioux Government Center confirmed the ransomware nature of the attack. Guest services remain limited, and government offices closed early due to the incident. At the casino, slot machines, kiosks, hotel systems and dining services remain offline, with events and rewards programs cancelled. The RansomHub cyber criminal group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Talk to a TCT team member today about implementing cyber security plan for your business.
Robert Brown
11/04/2025
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