ASB-2023.0117 – Ventia Cyber Incident [auscert.org.au]

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AUSCERT Security Bulletin

ASB-2023.0117
Ventia Cyber Incident
11 July 2023

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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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OVERVIEW

News has emerged of a cyber security incident impacting a large essential
infrastructure service provider based in Australia and New Zealand, Ventia [1].

IMPACT

The impact is not yet known however Ventia reports they are working closely
with external cyber security experts, regulators and law enforcement [1].

Ventia also reports that they have contained the incident and taken their key
systems offline [1].

MITIGATION

Ventia will provide further updates to their stakeholders as their response to the
incident progresses [2].

AusCERT is monitoring the situation and will update this bulletin should any actionable
indicators of compromise be released, or other significant developments unfold.

REFERENCES

[1] Ventia Cyber Incident
https://www.ventia.com/news-and-insights/cyberincident

[2] Ventia Cyber Incident – Update
https://www.ventia.com/news-and-insights/cyberincident-2

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation’s site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072

Internet Email: [email protected]
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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