We have become aware of a recent security incident at Firstmac that may have affected your personal information. Ensuring the privacy and security of your data is of course, our utmost priority.
What Happened? Recently, FirstMac IT systems were compromised by an unauthorised third party. This breach led to the unauthorised access of personal data including names, contact details, tax file numbers, and dates of birth.
What Are FirstMac Doing? Upon discovering the breach, they immediately launched an extensive investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts to determine the scope of the incident and secure their systems. This investigation is ongoing, and they are working tirelessly to prevent such incidents in the future.
Next steps, recommendations for Your Protection
Stay Vigilant: Be cautious of any unsolicited communications that ask for your personal information or refer you to a web page asking for personal data.Contact the Australian Tax Office (ATO): We recommend contacting the ATO to enable extra monitoring on your account to protect against potential misuse of your data.Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly review your financial statements and accounts for any unauthorised activity.
For additional information on steps you can take in response to this data breach, please visit the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s guide: Recovering from Data Breaches.
Also, IDCARE supports members of the community across Australia and New Zealand who have concerns about their identity or related cyber security. This breach has not been added to the IDCare web site https://www.idcare.org
Should you have any questions please contact me.
https://www.ag.gov.au/national-security/identity-security/identity-protection-and-recovery
https://www.cyberdaily.au/security/10487-exclusive-aussie-lender-firstmac-falls-victim-to-embargo-ransomware-gang
https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/firstmac-hacked-in-latest-financial-outfit-cyberattack-20240430-p5fnof
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