MOVEit Transfer (Supply Chain)
Summary
A critical zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software was exploited by the CL0P ransomware gang. This software was used by hundreds of Australian organizations to transfer sensitive data.
Impact
Because this was a supply-chain attack, the attackers did not hack the companies directly. They intercepted files being transferred by the vendor.
Impacted Organizations
The following entities have been confirmed as affected by this specific vendor breach:
- Medibank
- PwC Australia
- Rio Tinto
- Service NSW
- Department of Home Affairs
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