Airports in Australia are tightening their visa systems following a data breach at a company which issues visa passes to staff in the aviation industry . The country 's federal police are investigating the existence of fake ID Australia , which refers to the personal details of those applying for security clearance being compromised . In response , the Department of Home Affairs says it is working with all companies involved in issuing passports and maritime security ID cards to increase their cyber security , but says the data breach would not allow them to produce fake ID cards .
Airports in Australia are tightening their cybersecurity systems following a data breach at a company which issues security passes to staff in the aviation industry. The country's federal police are investigating the hacking of Aviation ID Australia, which led to the personal details of those applying for security clearance being compromised. In response, the Department of Home Affairs says it is working with all companies involved in issuing aviation and maritime security ID cards to increase their cyber security, but says the data breach would not allow hackers to produce fake ID cards.