A former university student in Australia was arrested for hacking into Western Sydney University systems, causing data breaches and threatening to sell stolen information on the dark web. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks faced by educational institutions, with the suspect allegedly stealing over 100GB of data and demanding cryptocurrency ransom. #WesternSydneyUniversity #DarkWebBreaches
Keypoints
- A 27-year-old ex-student is accused of hacking WSU multiple times since 2021.
- The hacker compromised university systems, including SSO and Office 365 environments.
- Over 7,500 individuals’ data was exposed in a breach beginning in May 2023.
- The suspect allegedly stole 100GB of data and threatened to sell it on the dark web.
- Police seized devices during her arrest, and she faces 20 charges related to cyber crimes.