UnitingCare did not pay as much ransom as the threat actors originally demanded, but they did pay hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Who hacked Uniting care?
REvil/Sodin
After disclosing on April 26 that it had suffered a cyberattack which affected its hospitals and aged care homes, UnitingCare Queensland has now identified the hackers behind the attack as one of the most notorious cyber ransom gang in the world – REvil/Sodin.
What does Uniting Care Australia do?
UnitingCare provides aged care, disability supports, health care and crisis response in Queensland, as well as several services in the Northern Territory through ARRCS.
Is Uniting Care a charity?
Uniting Care NSW. ACT is one of Australia’s largest charities and Public Benevolent Institutions. It ranks in the top 20 Australian charities as listed in BRW Magazine, despite being based only in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Who is REvil Sodin?
REvil is an ambitious criminal ransomware-as-a-service (RAAS) enterprise that first came to prominence in April 2019, following the demise of another ransomware gang GandCrab. The REvil group is also known sometimes by other names such as Sodin and Sodinokibi.
What is REvil ransomware?
REvil ransomware is a file blocking virus considered a serious threat that encrypts files after infection and discards a ransom request message. The message explains that the victim needs to pay a ransom in bitcoins and that when the ransom is not paid in time the demand doubles.
Who owns the Uniting Church?
The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) (‘Property Trust’) holds the assets of The Uniting Church in Australia, Synod of NSW and the ACT.
Is Uniting Aged Care not-for-profit?
As one of the largest not-for-profit organisations in Australia we offer over 550 services across NSW and the ACT in the areas of aged care, retirement and independent living, early learning, disability, chaplaincy and community services. No matter where you are at in life, Uniting is here to support you.
Who owns Uniting Care Queensland?
UnitingCare Australia is the national body for the UnitingCare network, made up of the Uniting Church in Australia’s (UCA) community services agencies. It is a sister body to UnitingJustice Australia, and UnitingWorld. All are agencies of the Uniting Church in Australia, National Assembly.
What denomination is Uniting Church?
In 2007 the Uniting Church turns 30. Our third largest Christian denomination (after Catholic and Anglican churches) is a uniquely Australian institution formed in a spirit of ecumenical unity and strong social justice ideals. It combined the Methodist and most of the Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches.
Is REvil from Russia?
REvil (Ransomware Evil; also known as Sodinokibi) is a Russia-based or Russian-speaking private ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation. On 13 July 2021, REvil websites and other infrastructure vanished from the internet.
Who are REvil hackers?
REvil sold ransomware tools to other hackers but its websites suddenly went offline in July following a threat from the Biden administration to crack down on the Russian-linked group. Its malware was effective at locking up victims’ files and the ransomware crew would help affiliates get payment via bitcoin.
Who is UnitingCare QLD?
UnitingCare – Queensland UnitingCare is a courageous and creative health and community services provider across Queensland and the Northern Territory. Built on compassion, we believe people should experience life in all its fullness. Every day we’re engaging with people from all walks of life.
Why has UnitingCare Queensland lost access to my health record?
A spokesman for the Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA), which oversees the My Health Record system, said it stopped UnitingCare Queensland’s access to the system as a precautionary measure.
How many people does UnitingCare work with each year?
Each year, we work with more than 430,000 individuals, families and communities in over 460 locations across our 8 brands; UnitingCare, Blue Care, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, St Stephen’s and Buderim Private Hospitals.
How can UnitingCare support your NDIS plan?
UnitingCare is proud to be partnering with Project SEARCH to offer internships to young adults with developmental disabilities. Support co-ordination enables you to put your NDIS plan into action. We’ll assist you to identify and manage your support providers, including organising service agreements.
