NSW Court Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Documents

A significant data breach in New South Wales involved the unauthorized download of approximately 9,000 sensitive court files from the NSW Online Registry Website, which provides access to civil and criminal case information. The breach includes apprehended violence orders and affidavits, raising concerns for the safety of individuals involved in these cases. Cybercrime detectives from the NSW State Crime Command have launched an investigation under Strike Force Pardey, collaborating with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) to contain the breach. NSW Attorney-General Michael Daley has emphasized efforts to maintain the system's integrity and contact affected individuals. The breach has led to fears about the erosion of trust in the system and the potential exposure of private personal safety information. Affected individuals are urged to report any concerns to ReportCyber.