The Latest Breaking News from Madeleine Ogilvie

‘Fear and concern’ over Tasmania school kids’ hacked data

The Tasmanian opposition has accused the government of downplaying a cyber attack that saw 16,000 schools data files placed on the dark web.

The New Daily · Apr 8, 2023

Tas government accused of downplaying cyber attack

The Tasmanian government says it's not out of the woods yet after a cyber attack while Labor accused it of downplaying the seriousness of the breach.

AAP · Apr 8, 2023

Tasmanian schoolkids’ hacked data posted on the dark web

Hackers have released 16,000 Tasmanian education department documents on the dark web, including children's personal information.

The New Daily · Apr 7, 2023

Data hack by Cl0p ransomware group still being assessed, Tasmania's technology minister says

Tasmania's technology minister says there is "no indication" government-held data had been released by those responsible for a hacking of a third-party file transfer site, but added the investigations were ongoing.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Tasmanian govt refers potential data breach to police

The Tasmanian government is continuing to investigate a data breach involving a third party file transfer service.

AAP · Apr 2, 2023

Harness racing review details released, but there are concerns it won't go far enough

Tasmania's Racing Minister has released the terms of reference for a review of the state's harness racing industry, but those concerned about the industry say the review will not go far enough.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

Tasmanians affected by security breach of third-party file transfer service

A security breach which "may have resulted in the loss of data" held by the Tasmanian government is announced — but the government won't say how many people are affected.

ABC News · Mar 31, 2023

State government data potentially lost in cyber breach

The Tasmanian government is investigating a data breach of a third party file transfer service which may have resulted in the loss of information.

AAP · Mar 31, 2023

Possums used as live bait, Tasmania's parliament told

An independent Tasmanian politician has told state parliament that possums and other animals are being used as live bait in the greyhound racing industry.

AAP · Mar 30, 2023

Tasmanian greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock says he placed harness racing bet at centre of integrity row

A leading Tasmanian greyhound trainer defends placing a $1,400 track side bet at long odds on a harness race at the centre of an integrity probe, as the Greens leader produces photos in parliament she says raises animal cruelty concerns at the trainer's property.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023