Victorian Departments at Risk of Cyberattacks
An investigation by the auditor-general found that Victoria's 10 government departments have weak and outdated IT systems, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks.
The report by the Victorian Auditor-General's Office (VAGO) stated that the personal details of the public are at risk of being exploited due to these outdated systems.
- The VAGO report was one of 250 documents tabled in state parliament.
- The annual report of VicTrack was also criticized, with VAGO slamming the rail corporation's financial statement as misleading.
The personal details of the public are vulnerable to being exploited due to weak and outdated IT systems.
Author's summary: Victorian departments are at risk due to outdated IT systems.