❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice inquired about the impact of the WannaCry ransomware on the Housing Authority and the Department of Local Government and Communities. Both agencies reported no infections.
AnsweredQoN 52Legislative Assembly
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In respect of the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities for departments, agencies, boards or publicly owned corporations: (a) how many computers were infected with the ransomware program called 'WannaCry': (i) was any payment made to decrypt any computers as per the ransom; (ii) why were the infected machines not patched to prevent this from occurring; and (iii) what actions have been taken since the infection to prevent this from occurring again in the future?
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Answered
14 June 2017
Responded by
Minister for Housing; Veterans Issues; Youth
Response time
6 days
HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Housing Authority advises:
(a) Nil
(i)-(iii) Not applicable
DEPTARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITIES
The Department of Local Government and Communities advises:
(a) Nil
(i)-(iii) Not applicable
The Housing Authority advises:
(a) Nil
(i)-(iii) Not applicable
DEPTARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITIES
The Department of Local Government and Communities advises:
(a) Nil
(i)-(iii) Not applicable
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