Ransomware Group nova Hits: NSW Government (RFS Department)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, NSW Government (RFS Department) — an organization based in AU — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group nova. This data breach, discovered on 2026-06-26T10:57:49.603106+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | NSW Government (RFS Department) |
| Threat Group | nova |
| Summary | The data has been taken from Citrix RFS department, you will find Readme in one of network shares or local documents folders, and the data is not public, Last Chance guys, contact us for deal – Data Leaked. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-06-26T10:57:29.023196+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-06-26T10:57:49.603106+00:00 |
| Region | AU |
| Business Sector | Public Sector |
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