Cape York Weekly FREE – #105 | Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Editor: Matt Nicholls 0477 450 558 | editor@capeyorkweekly.com.au
Apunipima left vulnerable after hack
Held to ransom
INSIDE TODAY
By SAMUEL DAVIS
THE private medical records of Cape York patients may have already fallen into the hands of crime syndicates lurking on the dark web, a cyber security expert has warned. Apunipima Cape York Health Council confirmed on Thursday that a third party had accessed its data and possibly downloaded medical records after leaked emails revealed a major data breach. As first reported by Cape York Weekly, it’s understood the hackers used a malicious software known as Lockbit to block users’ access to Apunipima’s systems. The systems are now effectively locked and being held ransom by the hackers who are seeking an undisclosed payment. University of Queensland cyber director Professor Ryan Ko said hackers preyed on vulnerable organisations and often researched their targets before breaching their data. “Typically the users of these ransomware services look at public information,” he said. “They’ll read annual reports, know how much money you turn over and base a ransom on what you can afford. “Cyber attacks typically come from organised criminals based overseas. Sometimes they are multinational groups spanning across the globe. “Cyber crime is profitable and it’s relatively easy to evade detection and is very difficult to attribute to the source.” Continued – Pages 4 and 5
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TEENAGE TALENT TIME
Youth prevailed over experience at the Weipa Billfish Tournament as local teenager Tom Hockey, left, was crowned champion male angler following the long weekend. With plenty of new faces, Ben Bright said the club was in good hands. Coverage – Pages 24 & 25
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