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Medibank - the Russians did it.
Nov 11th, 2022 at 3:01pm
 
https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/hacking/australia-to-formally-declare-...

Australia to formally declare Russian crime gang responsible for Medibank hack


The shady group behind the Medibank hack can be revealed, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offering a stark warning.

November 11, 2022 - 3:45PM

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At a press conference in Canberra,
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw

confirmed that those responsible were in Russia.


“I will not take any questions because it is a very complex and serious ongoing investigation,’’ he said.

“But I do want to address, Australians today to give as much information as I can.

“This cyber attack is an unacceptable attack on Australia and it deserves a response that matches the malicious and far-reaching consequences that this crime is causing.

“The AFP is undertaking covert measures and working around the clock without domestic agencies and our international networks including Interpol.

“This is important because we believe those responsible for the breach are in Russia.”

Commissioner Kershaw said intelligence pointed to a group of loosely affiliated cyber criminals who are likely responsible for past significant breaches in countries across the world.

“We believe we know which individuals are responsible but I will not be naming them,’’ he said.

“What I will say is that we’ll be holding talks with Russian law enforcement about these individuals.

“It is important to note that Russia benefits from the intelligence sharing and data shed through Interpol and where that comes responsibilities and accountabilities.

“So the criminals, we know who you are and moreover, the AFP has some significant runs on the scoreboard.”

He also rejected the option of paying ransoms to stop the hackers.

“Finally, I want to reiterate, Australian government policy does not condone paying ransom, ransoms to cyber criminals,’’ he said.

“Any ransom payment, small or large feeds a cybercrime business model, putting other Australians at risk.”

While there’s no suggestion that the criminal gang responsible is state sanctioned or approved by Vladimir Putin, Anthony Albanese warned the country – which he did not name – does need to take some ownership of the crisis.

However, senior Government sources have confirmed that Anthony Albanese has instructed the AFP to name Russia at a press conference later today.

While the media has widely reported that Russia is the most likely source of the hack, it’s the first time Australia has named the country it believes is responsible directly.

“I have spoken to the Australian Federal Police this morning, about the further information that has been disclosed,’’ Mr Albanese said.

“Let me say this, I am disgusted by the perpetrators of this criminal act. And I’ve certainly authorised the AFP Commissioner later today, to disclose where these attacks are coming from.

“We know where they’re coming from, we know who is responsible, and we say that they should be held to account. The AFP Commissioner will be saying more today, but the fact is that the nation where these attacks are coming from, should also be held accountable for the disgusting attacks, and the release of information including very private and personal information.”

REvil was a Russian-based ransomware crime group that Russian authorities claimed was dismantled earlier this year.

Last year the group hacked an Apple contractor and asked for a ransom of US$50 million ($76 million).

But it is that group – or former members of that group – that are believed to be responsible for the Medibank attacks.

Medibank chief executive David Koczkar has warned he expected the group to “continue to release stolen customer data each day”.

“The relentless nature of this tactic being used by the criminal is designed to cause distress and harm,” he said in a statement on Friday morning.

“These are real people behind this data and the misuse of their data is deplorable and may discourage them from seeking medical care.

“It’s obvious the criminal is enjoying the notoriety. Our single focus is the health and wellbeing and care of our customers.”
There’s no suggestion that the criminal gang responsible is state sanctioned or approved by Vladimir Putin.



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Those dirty Russians - I reckon Putin is behind it.
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Reply #2 - Nov 11th, 2022 at 3:19pm
 
I think it's part of the war in Ukraine -

Putin is punishing us for getting involved.
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What's the bet that Putin won't be very helpful in handing over the cyber criminals?

Could he even give them a medal?
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Reply #5 - Nov 11th, 2022 at 5:00pm
 
Bobby. wrote on Nov 11th, 2022 at 3:11pm:
Those dirty Russians - I reckon Putin is behind it.


And Trump.

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Reply #6 - Nov 11th, 2022 at 5:06pm
 
Bobby. wrote on Nov 11th, 2022 at 3:19pm:
I think it's part of the war in Ukraine -

Putin is punishing us for getting involved.


Don't worry the government says your info is safe with them.


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Baronvonrort wrote on Nov 11th, 2022 at 5:06pm:
Bobby. wrote on Nov 11th, 2022 at 3:19pm:
I think it's part of the war in Ukraine -

Putin is punishing us for getting involved.


Don't worry the government says your info is safe with them.





There is no such thing as privacy anymore -
the Govt. forces businesses to keep records so they can snoop on citizens.
If the Govt. does have a sticky nose at your personal records -
you are never informed about it.
George Orwell did warn us.
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Reply #8 - Nov 11th, 2022 at 6:05pm
 
Latest news ABC 2.

The mob who did it are called Revil and
they have the protection of Putin.
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Bobby. wrote on Nov 11th, 2022 at 6:05pm:
Latest news ABC 2.

The mob who did it are called Revil and
they have the protection of Putin.


And Trump.
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Send more bush masters.
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Putin is behind it.



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The AFP has not publicly named the group responsible,
but security sources have told the ABC that authorities believe the culprits
are the Russian-based syndicate known as "REvil",
which takes its name from "ransomware evil",
and who reportedly enjoy protection from President Vladimir Putin.

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greggerypeccary wrote on Nov 11th, 2022 at 9:42pm:



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