Hackers target Defence social media platform
ForceNet, a defence e-Communications platform has been the latest target in a new cyber attack.
The platform, run by external ICT provider Dialog Information Technology, said there is no cause for major concern as no data of current or former staff had been put at risk.
The Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell and DoD Secretary Greg Moriarty have also said there is no evidence to suggest that any data had been compromised.
The Department of Defence (DoD) said they are taking the matter very seriously and are working with provider to determine the extent of the attack.
ForceNet have said they held between 30,000 and 40,000 records but there is no evidence that the data of current and former APS staff and ADF personnel has been compromised.
IDCARE, the national identity and cyber support service for Australia and New Zealand, has been engaged by the DoD to help those affected by the attack.
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