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🗞️Clubs NSW data breach puts over a million people at risk of identity theft.
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An online data breach exposed the drivers licences of about a million pub and RSL patrons. Australian tech company OutABox, which supplies Clubs NSW with gaming and hospitality products, was involved in a data breach after offshore developers claimed they were not paid for work they completed over a year ago. Haveibeenoutaboxed.com claims over one million drivers' licences from pubs and clubs in Australia, Asia, and the US were compromised
The website claims at least 14 clubs were caught up in the potential leak.
It includes:
Breakers Country Club in Wamberal
Bulahdelah Bowling Club
Central Coast Leagues Club in Gosford
Mex Club in Mayfield
City of Sydney RSL
East Maitland Bowling Club
East Cessnock Bowling Club
Fairfield RSL
Gwandalan Bowling Club
Halekulani Bowling Club in Budgewoi
Ingleburn RSL Club
Club Old Bar
Club Terrigal
West Tradies in Dharruk
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The front-of-venue sign-in systems are provided by Outabox, an IT provider used by certain hospitality venues. "Became aware of a potential breach of data by an unauthorised third party from a sign in system used by our clients," Outabox said in a statement.
"Outabox has become aware of a potential breach of data by an unauthorised third party from a sign in system used by our clients. We are working as a priority to determine the facts around this incident, have notified the relevant authorities and are investigating in cooperation with law enforcement.
We are restricted by how much information we are able to provide at this stage given it is currently under active police investigation. We will provide further details as soon as we are able to.
We understand this news may cause concern to our staff, clients and their customers, and we thank them for their support and patience as we work to resolve this as swiftly as possible.”
According to a statement from ClubsNSW, there isn't much information available right now, and the organisation is coordinating with the venues to let their thousands of customers know.It is advised that patrons of any of the affected bars and clubs exercise caution when clicking on links in emails and text messages.authorised third party from one of our clients' sign-in systems."James Paterson, the shadow minister of home affairs and cyber security, called on OutABox and bars and clubs to be transparent about the situation on Thursday. It is imperative that the Australian service provider maintains complete transparency regarding the events that have transpired. He told Sky News Australia host Peter Stefanovic, "I've seen a statement they put out, which is frankly pretty defensive and didn't provide much information."
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