By Sam Varghese
Australian infrastructure company Ventia has been breached in an online attack, with some of its systems affected.
In a statement on Saturday, the company, which specialises in long-term operation, maintenance, and management of critical public and private assets and infrastructure, said it had identified an intrusion and taken some “key systems” offline.
It added: “Ventia has engaged external cyber-security experts and is actively working with regulators and law enforcement.
“As we work to restore our networks, we will prioritise the security and safety of our people, our customers, and our stakeholders.
“Ventia will provide further details to our nominated customer representatives, regulators, and other stakeholders as they become available.
“We understand and apologise for the inconvenience and concern that this event may cause.”
In an update on Sunday, the company said: “At all times we will prioritise the security and safety of our people, our customers, and our stakeholders.
“Ventia’s operations are continuing. We are maintaining vigilance across our systems. We will not hesitate to take further protective action if required as operations return to normal in the days ahead.”
Ventia operates in both Australia and New Zealand and is one of the bigger essential services providers in the two countries.
In 2022, it pulled in revenue of $5.1 billion, an increase of 13.4 per cent on the previous calendar year.
