Senior government staffer’s email ‘spoofed’ in COVID-19-themed phishing campaign
A federal government department has admitted a “senior staff member’s email was being spoofed” as part of a coronavirus-themed phishing campaign.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has ramped up its fight against malicious cyber activity to protect families, local businesses, and the health sector, according to Defence Minister Linda Reynolds.
Reynolds on Tuesday said the Australian Signals Directorate has been engaging with hospitals and health service providers across Australia as they respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Hospitals and other health care providers are on the frontline in our fight against COVID-19 and that is why we are working directly with them to reduce their risk of cyber compromise during an already very challenging period,” she said.
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