October 15th 2024.
The popular Australian entertainment company, Funlab, known for its Strike Bowling and Holey Moley venues, has recently faced a cyberattack. This news was confirmed by Funlab themselves, as they investigate a potential security breach following the listing of their company on a leak site by the ransomware group, Lynx.
According to Funlab, the incident occurred between September 20-22, affecting their IT systems. However, they reassured their customers that no personal data was accessed during the breach. To ensure the safety of their systems, Funlab has reported the incident to the Australian Signals Directorate's Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.
In an official statement to 9news.com.au, Funlab stated that they are currently investigating the incident and have resumed their operations within 48 hours. They have also reached out to regulatory authorities for assistance and have engaged external experts to aid in their investigation. Despite the breach, Funlab believes that only a small number of their current and former employees, in the low double digits, have had limited information accessed. They also mentioned that some of this information may be outdated.
As a precautionary measure, Funlab has contacted any past or present employees who may have been affected and is providing them with necessary assistance. Meanwhile, Lynx has claimed responsibility for the breach and even shared images of the internal systems on their website.
Funlab is a well-known brand, with eight venues across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, and a workforce of 2500 employees. The company is owned by private equity player TPG and operates popular brands such as Strike Bowling, Holey Moley, Archie Brothers, and La Di Darts. Their most recent addition is the Hijynx Hotel.
9news.com.au reached out to the Australian Federal Police for further comment on the matter. As Funlab continues to investigate the incident with the help of regulatory authorities and external experts, they remain committed to protecting their customers and employees' information.
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