Partnered Health cyberattack exposes patient data across Australian clinics

Per The Cyber Express, a significant cyberattack on Partnered Health has led to the exposure of sensitive patient information, including medical and personal details, across numerous clinics in Australia.

Partnered Health confirmed that a cyberattack on June 23 compromised data from 21 clinics located in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and the ACT. The compromised information includes names, dates of birth, addresses, contact details, Medicare information, private health insurance details, concession card information, consultation notes, referral letters, pathology reports, and other treatment records. The company disclosed the breach over three weeks later, on July 15. Investigations are ongoing at five clinics, with authorities working to determine the full extent of the breach.

Partnered Health has reported the incident to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and law enforcement, and has secured a court injunction to prevent the misuse of stolen data. This attack occurs amidst a record year for data breaches in Australia.

Source: The Cyber Express