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Politics
Dominic Giannini

Defence caught up in ransomware attack

A communications platform used by the Department of Defence has been hit by a ransomware attack.

Hackers targeted the ForceNet service, which is run by an external provider and used by public servants and military personnel.

Government officials said no data of serving or former military personnel appeared to have been compromised or stolen.

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