Thursday 7 July 2022 09:15 AM Port Phillip Prison: Melbourne jail targeted by anonymous hackers in ... trends now One of Australia's largest prisons is hit with a sophisticated cyber attack - as the mysterious groups behind the breach demand a 'ransom' Port Phillip Prison has targeted with cyber ransom attack by anonymous hackers Those behind the attacks are understood to have demanded ransom payments Jail in Melbourne's west has suspended prison visits and ramped-up security By Olivia Day For Daily Mail Australia Published: 09:06 BST, 7 July 2022 | Updated: 09:14 BST, 7 July 2022 Viewcomments One of Australia's largest prisons has been targeted by anonymous hackers who demand they be paid a 'ransom' to put a stop to cyber attacks. The Port Phillip Prison in Melbourne's west has been forced to suspend prisoner visits after its computer systems fell victim to a cyber ransom attack. It is understood the hackers have taken control of the Truganina jail's systems and have demanded the transfer of ransom payments to get it back. The Port Phillip Prison in Melbourne's west (pictured) has been forced to suspend prisoner visits after its computer systems fell victim to a cyber ransom attack It is understood the hackers have taken control of the Truganina jail's systems and have demanded the transfer of ransom payments to get it back (stock image) Visits to the prison's 1,000 inmates, both in-person and via video, have been temporarily suspended as police investigate the cyber attack. Victoria Police and the State Government's Cyber Incident Response Team have been notified of the security breach, the Herald Sun reports. A spokesman for Port Phillip's operator, G4S, confirmed the prison has fell victim to a cyber security incident and said prisoners and staff were unaffected. 'Corrections Victoria is currently working with G4S to ensure these issues are resolved as quickly as possible,' the spokeswoman said. 'There has been no impact on the safety and security of staff and prisoners.' More to come. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility