In a cyberattack in December, QUT reported that 11,405 people had their data compromised, exceeding the initial estimate of about 2500.
The institution claimed in an updated statement that the compromise affected 2492 current staff members and 8846 past staff members.
It also had a little impact on 50 previous pupils and 17 present students.
Bank account numbers and the tax file numbers of 3820 persons were among the data that may have been compromised.
The institution is reaching out to those affected so that it may offer them ID protection services, professional counselling, and a special staff assistance line.
The university claimed that everyone who was impacted has been contacted.
The cause, according to the ABC, is a ransomware assault. The attack was connected by the institution to the Royal ransomware version.
In response to the attack, QUT took down a number of staff systems, including its Cisco-based remote access network, network storage, and printers.
According to the university, “the first phase of the response involved adding security measures, including all staff and student password resets, the introduction of additional verification steps for those working and studying remotely, and careful restoration of affected systems after eliminating the offending ransomware.”
“We’ve added more expert monitoring and validation tools, too.
“We have maintained continuous contact with employees, students, and all pertinent Queensland and federal agencies at every level of our response,” the statement reads.
