MediSecure Mayhem: 12.9 Million Aussies Hit by Massive Prescription Data Breach
MediSecure revealed 12.9 million Australians’ data was stolen in an April ransomware attack. The Australian National Cyber Security Coordinator called it a “large-scale ransomware data breach.” Users should be wary of scams referencing the MediSecure data breach and avoid unsolicited contacts.
Hot Take:
Who knew getting your meds delivered could come with a side effect of identity theft?
Key Points:
- MediSecure hit by ransomware attack in April, affecting 12.9 million Australians.
- 6.5TB of data stolen, including personal and health information.
- Data includes names, dates of birth, addresses, and prescription details.
- Company restored data from backup and is working with Australian NCSC.
- Warning issued about potential scams referencing the data breach.
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