Court Services Victoria Details

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    Court Services Victoria

    Melbourne, Australia • 2800 employees • Public Administration

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    Public Administration

    Security Incidents

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    The Court Services Victoria Act 2014 establishes CSV as an independent statutory body corporate to provide services and facilities to Victoria's courts, Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, the Judicial College of Victoria and the Judicial Commission of Victoria. CSV was formed to strengthen the independence of Victoria's courts and tribunals, and to put court administration into the hands of an entity directed by the judiciary.

    Security Incidents

    Court Services Victoria Breach of Dec 2023
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    Court Services Victoria (CSV) reported a cyber incident on December 21, involving unauthorized access to its in-court audio and video (AV) systems network. This breach may have resulted in access to recordings of hearings held between November 1 and December 21, 2023, with the possibility of earlier hearings being affected as well. However, other court records are unaffected by the breach.




    Severity

    On December 21, Court Services Victoria (CSV) discovered a breach that occurred on December 8, affecting a single system responsible for managing audio-visual recordings across all courts. This system, containing recordings for approximately 28 days, was breached, potentially compromising recordings from November 1 to December 21. The breach was contained to this system and promptly isolated after discovery. While not all courts recorded hearings during this period, the incident underscores the severity of unauthorized access to sensitive court proceedings, highlighting potential privacy and s...
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    Impact

    Court Services Victoria (CSV) is actively collaborating with justice system agencies to identify sensitive cases affected by the breach. Courts are reaching out to involved parties, allowing them to address any concerns directly. CSV has additionally partnered with IDCARE, Australia's national identity and cyber support service, to assist individuals in addressing their worries. While CSV has no evidence of recordings being released, they remain vigilant and committed to notifying authorities promptly if such a scenario arises. Ensuring the security of court users is paramount, and CSV acknowl...
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