Patient Privacy at Risk: Experts React to Health Company Data Leak

A report released by MediSecure states that it is the victim of a ‘large-scale ransomware’ data breach that is affecting the health and personal information of millions of individuals. According to the statement, the attack impacts personal and health information. Several of its third-party vendors are suspected of contributing to the breach, which has been reported to have originated from the vendor and it has stated that it is working with Michelle McGuinness, the National Cyber Security Coordinator, to manage the consequences of the breach. 

It was McGuinness’s response to the recent data breach at MediSecure that led to an inability to access the company’s data, so it is still unclear how much and what kind of data was impacted by the breach. As a result of a large-scale ransomware data breach targeting Australian healthcare company MediSecure, federal police are investigating the incident. The MediSecure website and phone hotline were both unavailable on Thursday. A statement from the company revealed that a cyberattack had caused the company to be offline.

In 2009, this Melbourne-based company established itself to provide electronic prescription services to healthcare providers. As a result of the breach, the company has informed regulators including the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner that it is assisting the Australian Digital Health Agency and the National Security Coordinator to manage the impact.
 

For further information, MediSecure has been contacted. Aust

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