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AustralianSuper targeted in cyber attackBy STEPHEN JOHNSON, ECONOMICS REPORTER FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 03:21 BST, 4 April 2025 | Updated: 03:34 BST, 4 April 2025
Cyber hackers have targeted Australia’s biggest super fund – stopping members from accessing their accounts with some losing money. AustralianSuper has confirmed its security was breached with the fund’s chief member officer Rose Kerlin advising members to check their accounts.’We are highlighting this event to make sure members are alert and take all possible precautions to protect their retirement savings,’ she said.’If members’ details are correct, they don’t need to call us.’AustralianSuper members were unable to log into their accounts on Friday afternoon with a red alert message.’Sorry, our service is currently not available. Please try again later,’ it said.The cyber breach is understood to be affecting 8,000 accounts among AustralianSuper’s 3.5million members, making it Australia’s biggest super fund. AustralianSuper, an industry super fund, said it had been working with the Australian Signals Directorate and the National Office of Cyber Security to resolve the issue.AustralianSuper members are urged to call 1300 300 273 if they are affected Cyber hackers have targeted Australia’s biggest super fund – stopping members accessing their accounts with some losing money (pictured is a stock image)
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Hackers target Australia’s biggest super fund – money drained out of some accounts
