HWL Ebsworth hack: Russian gang released ‘sensitive personal and government information’, Australian cybersecurity chief says

Darren Goldie says a ransomeware gang is responsible for posting the material online

Sensitive and personal government information has been stolen from law firm HWL Ebsworth by a Russian ransomware gang and posted online, Australia’s new cybersecurity chief says.

The significant breach was confirmed by new national cybersecurity coordinator, Darren Goldie, who said he was still working with the law firm to understand how many Australians have been affected.

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