The Latest Breaking News from Medibank

Optus and Medibank hacks prompt government to increase fines for massive data breaches to a minimum of $50 million

The financial penalty imposed on companies that suffer serious or repeated privacy breaches will be increased to at least $50 million.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

EnergyAustralia latest to be hit by cyber-attack as details of hundreds of customers exposed

Electricity company says attack accessed information on 323 customers but ‘no evidence’ data was transferred elsewhere

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2022

Medibank hack: what do we know about the data breach, and who is at risk?

It is thought someone gained access to the insurer’s systems using fake or compromised credentials to steal customer data, including medical information

The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2022

Hacker holds Australian health insurer's data for ransom

A cybercriminal is holding for ransom an Australian health insurer’s customer data including diagnoses and treatments, in the nation’s second major privacy breach in a month

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022

Oh Good, The Latest Cyber Attack Has Hit An Aus Health Insurer With More Than 3.9M Customers

The Federal Police is currently investigating the hacker's claims.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 20, 2022

Medibank admits personal data stolen in cyber attack

The private health insurance company admits that the personal data of some of its customers — including names, addresses, Medicare numbers and phone numbers — has been stolen in a cyber attack.

ABC News · Oct 20, 2022

Census website struck by a billion attempted cyber-attacks, Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals

Revelation that ABS fended off attacks in 2021 comes as Australia reels from ransomware attacks on Medibank and Optus

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2022

What we know about the Medibank cyber attack and what to do if you're a customer

Medibank, which has more than 3.7 million customers, says a hacker claims to have stolen 200GB of data and given 100 policies as proof. Here's what we know.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

Medibank cyber attack and ransom demand referred to Australian Federal Police

Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil says a ransomware attack on Medibank and the alleged removal of customer data has been referred to the Australian Federal Police for investigation.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

'Dog act' Medibank hack details revealed

The federal cyber security minister has warned attacks on large companies could become more common, after an incident at Medibank.

AAP · Oct 19, 2022