2/5/2024 Data breach at multiple NSW Clubs
Hunters Hill Club Members and Visitors data is not involved in the data breach. Our membership system is in house behind a firewall and our sign in service (Circle Solutions) store the data using SQL with SQL authentication and never provide access to any third parties.
Whilst our members and visitors have not been affected, members or visitors that have signed in to the Clubs listed below should be aware that their data may have been breached.
Government agency ID Support NSW confirmed 17 licensed clubs across NSW have been implicated in the data breach, including:
Breakers Country Club
Bulahdelah Bowling Club
Central Coast Leagues Club
Mex Club Mayfield
City of Sydney RSL
East Maitland Bowling Club
East Cessnock Bowling Club
Fairfield RSL Club
Gwandalan Bowling Club
Halekulani Bowling Club
Hornsby RSL Club
Ingleburn RSL Club
Merivale
Club Old Bar
Club Terrigal
The Tradies Dickson
Erindale Vikings
ID Support NSW said it would assist customers impacted by the incident.
"We are concerned about the potential impact on individuals and urge clubs and hospitality venues to notify patrons whose information is affected," it said in a statement.
"ID Support NSW is also available to help those affected reduce their risk of identity theft following this incident."
https://www.nsw.gov.au/id-support-nsw
NSW Police have confirmed detectives from the state's cybercrime squad are investigating the potential breach, but said no further information was available as the investigation is ongoing.
ClubsNSW said in a statement that information on the breach is limited.
"The clubs concerned are working towards notifying all impacted patrons," they said.
"ClubsNSW is deeply concerned about the security of the data that is the subject of the breach. We have today met with all impacted clubs and are providing whatever support we can, noting again that the incident relates to a third-party provider."
ClubsNSW urged all club members to watch out for scams and avoid clicking on links in suspicious or unknown emails and texts.
Cybercrime Squad detectives arrest man over alleged data breach under Strike Force Division
Thursday, 02 May 2024 05:15:53 PM
Cybercrime Squad detectives investigating an alleged data breach threatening to share the personal details of over one million people have arrested a man in Fairfield West.
Yesterday (Wednesday 1 May 2024), officers attached to State Crime Command’s Cybercrime Squad were alerted to a website which had published the personal information of patrons who signed-in using their drivers’ licences at specific premises across NSW.
Cybercrime Squad detectives worked closely with Federal and State agencies to contain the breach and commenced an investigation under Strike Force Division.
Following extensive inquiries, about 4.20pm today (Thursday 2 May 2024), strike force detectives executed a search warrant in Fairfield West.
At the address, police arrested a 46-year-old man. He will be taken to Fairfield Police Station where he is expected to be charged with blackmail.
