Why Have Thousands Of Donors To Australian Charities Have Data Leaked To Dark Web?


Thousands of donors to Australian charities have had their personal information leaked to the dark web after a telemarketer was hacked by cybercriminals. The ABC understands more than 70 Australian charities used Brisbane-based Pareto Phone, but not all had been affected. The telemarketing company collected donations from supporters, with one charity alleging the company retained nine-year-old documents without its knowledge, which would be a breach of the privacy act. What are your thoughts LiveTribers? Why have thousands of donors to Australian Charities have data leaked to dark web?

Posted by on 17 Oct 2023

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    stratman

    Yet another example of an organisation failing to treat data and the security of information appropriately. The problem just continues to bubble along

    Posted by stratman on 19 Dec 2023
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    Guntis

    Maybe someone can say who hacked Optus? It was November 7 in Moscow, the 106 anniversary of the "great" revolution in Russia...

    Posted by Guntis on 11 Nov 2023
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    Elisa

    This is a joke. I am sick of companies (and charities) not having adequate protections in place for the data it collects.

    Posted by Elisa on 04 Nov 2023
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    Carol

    They were probably paid for the information

    Posted by Carol on 22 Oct 2023
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    Aussie5

    I have had numerous calls from people claiming to be doing a survey on charities. They ask you who you would donate to. At the end they ask for your name. If you give this (which I stupidly did once), you start receiving numerous requests for money from many different charities. Some of the people conducting the survey are quite obnoxious. If you tell them you are not interested, they just talk over you. I have learned to just hang up on them now.

    Posted by Aussie5 on 21 Oct 2023
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    A48

    telemarketers need a job, however, not at the expense of being a total nuisance. if one says no then no it is, but that is never good enough so end up saying bye bye bye bye hanging up now - as Australians are allegedly rude so say bye

    Posted by A48 on 19 Oct 2023
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    Carol

    they dont ring me again when I ask how did they get my number

    Posted by Carol on 22 Oct 2023
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    sulter

    This problem needs fixing immediately!

    Posted by sulter on 19 Oct 2023
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    Kay

    With so many charities and scammers ringing, we no longer answer our home telephone. If someone is legitimately trying to call us they will leave a message.

    Posted by Kay on 18 Oct 2023
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    MS

    Oh, I have not heard this. That is pretty sick. Unprofessional conduct by the telemarketing company as well. It deserves to lose its licence.

    Posted by MS on 18 Oct 2023
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    Cassius

    Data security will not improve until such time as entities and their senior staff face strong financial penalties for their inaction and/or stupidity.

    Posted by Cassius on 17 Oct 2023
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    Zi

    Someone sells it for profit and then blame for hackers.

    Posted by Zi on 17 Oct 2023
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    Paula

    It's a disgrace. Someone got hold of my credit number and went on a $4000 spending spree but fortunately my bank caught it. Thes companies with loose security should have to face some consequences.

    Posted by Paula on 17 Oct 2023
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    Tedskeeeeez

    It's all big business, it's all about the mighty dollar, even charities using telemarketers to raise funds which is unfortunate. These telemarketing companies must be held to account for breaches that lead to consumers personal information being leaked to the dark web.

    Posted by Tedskeeeeez on 17 Oct 2023
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    sandra

    I have long been disappointed that Australian charities use telemarketing to get donations. The staff get paid to solicit money and then if someone does donate, they are barraged with letters asking for more. The postage and telemarketer wages would exceed the donations in many cases. It put me off donating or buying raffle tickets and this makes it even worse.

    Posted by sandra on 17 Oct 2023
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    Carol

    Did they get paid for the information? I have recently been made aware that my information was sold to telemarketers. I did not give my permission for this and I am sure this information has also found its way to the dark web as well. When telemarketers ring do you ever ask HOW they got your phone number? Some are forthcoming with information others just hang up immediately.

    Posted by Carol on 17 Oct 2023
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    britneym

    scammers get you from all ages especially the very young and elderly and from all angles in life phone calls, companies that don't have put in place proper security to stop scammers, etc....

    Posted by britneym on 17 Oct 2023
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    XIAOYANG

    I think people's data are sold as a bundle to those scammers for profits.

    Posted by XIAOYANG on 17 Oct 2023
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    Peter

    Scammers use the information to target unwary people out of savings and promise incredible things to make it seem real, don't be fooled, check the credibility of anyone asking for money, no matter who it appears to be.

    Posted by Peter on 17 Oct 2023
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    Brian

    Data breaches are getting out of hand for and feed the continuous scams we are all receiving…whilst banks and other institutions just duck for cover saying it was your fault!!!

    Posted by Brian on 17 Oct 2023
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    Suit

    When private charities get a donation they do not need any private information. If asked for it don't supply. Simple. Charities will stop asking if support dries up.

    Posted by Suit on 17 Oct 2023
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    Najwa

    hired more of data security

    Posted by Najwa on 17 Oct 2023
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    eric

    the cyber security must be improved to avoid it happen again

    Posted by eric on 17 Oct 2023
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    Daniel

    it should be fixed especially the security

    Posted by Daniel on 17 Oct 2023
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    CILLY0

    Very poor security has been used - it should be fixed as soon as possible.

    Posted by CILLY0 on 17 Oct 2023
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    Briana

    Wow. They obviously need better cyber security in place when they are taking and keeping peoples personal details.

    Posted by Briana on 17 Oct 2023
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    Turbotom

    Poor cyber security in place and not sure the integrity of these charities is always there

    Posted by Turbotom on 17 Oct 2023
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    mact

    Cos they are too stupid to have decent and tested cybersecurity systems in place...... it's that simple!!! And why in God's name does data need to be kept that long?!

    Posted by mact on 17 Oct 2023
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    Vie88

    Carelessness could be one of the reasons

    Posted by Vie88 on 17 Oct 2023
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    Cazzaj

    Because hackers are SH*T HUMANS!!!!!

    Posted by Cazzaj on 17 Oct 2023
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    wrestling collector

    Greed,I imagine the charities & peoples good will are being taken advantage of,relevent authorities should be taking action.

    Posted by wrestling collector on 17 Oct 2023
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    TonyLT

    Poor data security and practices in general by either the company themselves or a third party, generally due to lack of spending and investment in security

    Posted by TonyLT on 17 Oct 2023
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