Alert Services (Advisory) 27 July 2012 AAPT confirms data breach Users of AAPT services are advised that the internet service provider has confirmed a breach of its systems held at an external service provider, Melbourne IT. Details are limited, however AAPT has confirmed that there has been unauthorised "access to some AAPT business customer data stored on servers." There has been significant media attention, including claims of responsibility made by Anonymous, which indicate that the compromised data includes: names, agreements, phone records, IP records registrations, contracts, company information, contact persons, company bank accounts. This is unverified information at this time. Authorities are investigating and more information will be provided as it becomes available. AAPT also stated it will be contacting affected customers. What do I do? If you are a customer of AAPT and have any concerns about the security of your data, contact AAPT directly. Precautionary Measures: Business customers of AAPT may consider monitoring financial activity for any bank accounts provided to AAPT. Any passwords used to log on to AAPT's site can be changed. Monitor AAPT and this service for updates. Disclaimer This information has been prepared by Enex TestLab for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The information included in this advisory is intended for use by private individuals and small to medium sized businesses. It is general information only and not intended as specific advice. It was accurate and up to date at the time of publishing. As the material and information included in this advisory is general in nature and not adapted to any particular person's circumstances, it cannot be relied on to address specific cases. If you are concerned about a specific cybersecurity issue you should seek professional advice. The Commonwealth, Enex TestLab, and all other persons associated with this advisory accept no liability for: 1. information included or referred to in the advisory; any damage, 2. loss or expense incurred as a result of the information included or referred to in the advisory, whether by way of negligence or otherwise. Nothing in this advisory (including the listing of a person or organisation) should be taken as an endorsement of a particular product or service. Similarly, links to other web sites have been inserted for your convenience and do not constitute endorsement of material at those sites, or any associated organisation, product or service. Please note that third party views or recommendations included in this advisory do not reflect the views of the Commonwealth, or indicate its commitment to a particular course of action. Material on this site or in this advisory may also include information provided by third parties. The Commonwealth cannot verify the accuracy of any third party information included in the advisory or on the site. CONTACT US Email: [email protected] www.staysmartonline.gov.au 2012 Australian Government. All rights reserved
