swdc.wa

swdc.wa was compromised in a ransomware attack attributed to lynx in January 2026. The organization, operating in an undisclosed sector in Unknown, was added to the group's data leak site as part of an extortion campaign.

lynx operates as a financially motivated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation, exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.

The South West Development Commission is focused on advancing economic diversification and sustainable future development in the Collie region and Bunbury, primarily through major projects and grant funding programs. They support local businesses aiming to achieve success in international markets and are involved in transforming Bunbury’s Waterfront and establishing an advanced manufacturing hub. Their intended clients include local businesses, industries looking to diversify, and stakeholders in agriculture, tourism, and mining. The Commission is dedicated to helping shape a brighter economic future through strategic initiatives and investments.