May 28, 2024 at 07:03AM
Australian digital prescription services provider MediSecure experienced a recent ransomware attack, leading to the theft of patients’ and healthcare providers’ personal and health information. The stolen data, including names, addresses, prescription details, and more, is reportedly being offered for sale on the dark web. Australian authorities are investigating the incident. The attack has not affected the Australian healthcare system.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes are as follows:
– MediSecure, an Australian digital prescription services provider, suffered a ransomware attack resulting in the theft of personal and health information of patients and healthcare providers.
– The stolen data is being offered for sale on the dark web for $50,000 by a threat actor known as Ansgar.
– Australian authorities and government agencies are actively investigating the breach.
– MediSecure has confirmed that the Australian healthcare system has not been affected by the attack.
– MediSecure is working to notify the impacted individuals and reassure the Australian community that the cyber security incident does not impact access to medication.
This summary captures the key details and implications of the recent ransomware attack on MediSecure.