Hackers Demand Ransom After Breaching Mining Software Provider Scope Systems

Nov 1, 2026 · Original article ↗

Summary

A breach of Scope Systems’ cloud-based operations has left Australian mining companies scrambling to access key systems. Northern Star Resources and Evolution Mining are among those thought to be targeted.

Key points

Cyberattackers reportedly breached Scope Systems, a major software reseller and deployment specialist for the mining sector, and demanded a ransom.
Dozens of Australian mining companies are scrambling to access key technology systems.
Northern Star Resources and Evolution Mining are among the companies thought to be targeted; the article does not confirm impacts at either miner.

Article Details

Victim Organization: Scope Systems
Incident Type: Cyberattack involving a breach of cloud-based operations and a ransom demand
Disclosure Date: 2026-05-08
Operational Impact: Dozens of Australian mining companies were scrambling to access key technology systems. Northern Star Resources and Evolution Mining were among those thought to be targeted.
Ransom Or Extortion: Cyberattackers demanded a ransom. The article does not report whether any ransom was paid.
Claim Status: confirmed

Vendors

Scope SystemsNorthern Star Resources and Evolution Mining, following the hack of the cloud-based operations of Scope Systems, a major reseller and software deployment specialist company.

Countries

AustraliaAmong those thought to be targeted are Australia’s two biggest gold miners, Northern Star Resources and Evolution Mining, following the hack of the cloud-based operations of Scope Systems, a major reseller and software

Industries

MiningDozens of Australian mining companies are scrambling to access their key technology systems after a major software supplier to the sector was breached by cyberattackers demanding a ransom.