Justice over IP (JoIP)?

 If you use Justice over IP (JoIP) then you do have to be much more careful. Judical systems have not been a primary target for most of the hackers most of the time but this does not mean that they are not vulnerable and won't ever be hacked. If you are in the IP world then you need to take measures against bad guys. Otherwise it might result finding you or your company on the front pages of the internet media the next day.

As the well-known saying goes, "Justice delayed, justice denied," a new version of this saying may emerge if judicial systems are not adequately protected: "Justice hacked, case files exposed."

Well, this concern became a reality in Australia towards the end of 2023 when the court system of Victoria (CSV), Australia, fell victim to a suspected ransomware attack in which audiovisual recordings of court hearings may have been accessed. "From legal proceedings to potential YouTube fodder."

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"The court system of Victoria, Australia, was subject to a suspected ransomware attack in which audiovisual recordings of court hearings may have been accessed."

"The incident began on December 8 and attackers may have accessed hearings between November 1 and December 21, with a small number of recordings generated before this range also potentially compromised."

"Concerns exist over the potential leaking of information from particularly sensitive cases heard during the last two months of 2023."

"Speaking to ABC News, security expert Robert Potter said the attack is likely the work of the Russia-based Qilin ransomware group."

"If the incident is playing out as Potter says, it means the court recordings may be leaked online if CSV refuses to meet the attacker's demands."

"Like many countries, Australia officially advises against organizations paying ransoms. The country is also part of the International Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), which is working toward a joint pledge to refuse ransom payments at the government level."