'International group' encrypted James Pascoe's data, leaked message suggests

'International group' encrypted James Pascoe's data, leaked message suggests
James Pascoe Group owns and operates several retailers in NZ and Australia. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Gregor Thompson
The hackers allegedly responsible for recent network issues at James Pascoe Group stores sent a message to staff, telling them the retail group's data has been encrypted. A message on James Pascoe's computer interfaces earlier this month that was leaked to BusinessDesk told staff their network had been “compromised”. “Your infrastructure has been breached, and all critical data on your virtual servers has been encrypted,” it read. On March 17, BusinessDesk reported that Farmers, Whitcoulls, Pascoes...

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