22 Aug Security Breach – 22 Aug 2025
Businesses encounter a multitude of cyber threats daily, and those threats can have serious and expensive consequences. From the rising tide of sophisticated cyber attacks to the increasing importance of safeguarding sensitive data, businesses have to navigate a tumultuous landscape filled with cyber threats every day, and the pressure is only growing. To survive, businesses must invest in robust security to secure their digital future.
Recent Breaches
Australia – iiNet – Broadband provider
Exploit: Data Breach
Risk to Business: Moderate: Australian internet service provider iiNet has disclosed that it was recently the victim of a cyber attack that has impacted the personal data of hundreds of thousands of its customers. “iiNet has been impacted by a cyber incident involving unauthorised access to its order management system by an unknown third party,” iiNet, which is owned by TPG Telecom, said in a 19 August statement on its website.
United States – Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America – Insurance Company
Exploit: Fishing
Risk to Business: Moderate: Allianz Life, a subsidiary of the German financial services giant Allianz SE, confirmed the breach and stated that it took immediate action to contain the threat and notify the FBI. “The threat actor was able to obtain personally identifiable data related to the majority of Allianz Life’s customers, financial professionals, and select Allianz Life employees, using a social engineering technique,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. The company has emphasised that its internal systems, including its policy administration platform, were not affected by the breach.
Talk to a TCT team member today about implementing cyber security plan for your business.
Robert Brown
22/08/2025
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