Man Charged After Major NSW Court Data Breach

A 38-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a major data breach of the New South Wales court system’s online registry, which saw nearly 9,000 sensitive documents—including apprehended violence orders and affidavits—unlawfully accessed between January and March 2025. Police executed a dawn raid at the suspect’s Maroubra home, seizing two laptops, and stated that the breach originated from an account linked to a registered user of the Online Registry Website. Authorities acted quickly to contain the breach, blocking the compromised account soon after detection and assuring the public that the system is now stable. Officials emphasized that no personal data has been found online or on the dark web, and no individuals protected by court orders are believed to be at increased risk. The man faces multiple charges relating to unauthorized data access and use of a carriage service to cause harm, and was refused bail ahead of a court appearance. The investigation involved collaboration between state and commonwealth cybercrime agencies.