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 Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) said it had received reports of an unauthorised access to information on more than 100 ATSB employees and contractors who have been issued with digital badges that allow them 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.
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.