The threat actor, determined to be ex-student Birdie Kingston, began her (sic) hacking spree in 2021 in an effort to get “discounted” university parking. By the end, she (sic) had changed her academic results and exfiltrated student data and threatened to sell it, unless she (sic) received $40,000 in cryptocurrency.
According to Detective Acting Superintendent Jason Smith, Kingston had an ongoing grudge against the university, which is believed to have been the motivation for the cyber attacks.
After appearing at Parramatta Local Court this morning (Friday, 27 June ), Kingston was granted bail on strict conditions after it was determined that she (sic) had a number of medical issues, including a heart condition, autism and ADHD, and that she (sic) was a transgender woman, which her lawyer argued would make custody more difficult and unpleasant.
Kingston will return to court on 18 July.
Source: Western Sydney University hacker granted bail, university releases comment – Cyber Daily