Computerweekly Western Australia Faces Major Security Breaches Due to Microsoft 365 Vulnerabilities
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A report by the WA Office of the Auditor General reveals that poor Microsoft 365 security configurations in seven Western Australian government agencies led to a data breach exposing children's personal information and invoice fraud resulting in a theft of $71,000. The report highlights critical vulnerabilities in governance, identity and access management, and threat prevention, putting sensitive data and public services at risk.
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2026-03-08
Data breach and theft incidents reported in WA government
2026-03-10
WA auditor general releases report on M365 security shortcomings
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