Papua New Guinea’s Internal Revenue Commission Hit by Major Cyberattack, Exposing Sensitive Data

Papua New Guinea’s Internal Revenue Commission Hit by Major Cyberattack, Exposing Sensitive Data

Date Reported: 2025-01-29
Country: Papua New Guinea | PNG
Victim: Internal Revenue Commission | Commission du revenu interne
Website: irc.gov.pg
Information :

  • The Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) of Papua New Guinea has suffered a significant cyberattack.
  • The attack has taken its systems offline, potentially exposing sensitive data of hundreds of thousands of individuals and businesses.
  • The IRC has not yet publicly disclosed the details of the cyberattack.
  • They have hired a private company to assist with recovery efforts.
  • The Pacific region is increasingly becoming a target for cyberattacks.
  • This raises concerns about data security and the trust of foreign investors.
  • The incident highlights the growing threat of cybercrime in the region.
  • Authorities are urged to enhance cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.

Article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-13/papua-new-guinea-internal-revenue-commission-irc-cyber-attack-/104928536