Ernst and Young staff allegedly access Anthony Albanese's private banking information

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Ernst and Young staff allegedly access Anthony Albanese's private banking information

Abc.Au • June 30, 2026

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The pair were working with the bank when they were found to have allegedly accessed the prime minister's personal banking information.

The men, aged 21 and 25, have been charged with a count each of accessing restricted data without authorisation.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says breaches of any kind are worrying, while the men are due to face court today

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Two Ernst and Young Staff Charged for Accessing PM Albanese's Banking Data Two Sydney men, Paul Issa and Phillip Issa, aged 21 and 25, have been charged for allegedly accessing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's personal banking information without authorization. The men, who were employed by Ernst and Young, accessed the restricted data while working with the bank. Treasurer Jim Chalmers expressed that such breaches are incredibly concerning. Both individuals appeared in court on June 30, 2026, with their bail continued. The incident raises significant questions about data security and privacy for public officials. The specific attack vector or method used to gain access has not been disclosed in the articles. 4 sources 49

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Attack Types (1)

Companies (1)

Ernst And Young

CWE Weaknesses (2)

CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information CWE-287 - Improper Authentication