Breachesby GlyphMediSecure
Disclosed May 16, 202412,900,000 affectedUnverified
Ransomware attack on MediSecure exposes data of 12.9 million Australians
Electronic prescription provider MediSecure disclosed a large-scale ransomware attack in May 2024; the data theft itself continued until November 2023. In July it said about 12.9 million Australians had personal and health data stolen; the company entered voluntary administration in June.
What is known
| People affected | 12,900,000 (as reported by the organization) |
|---|---|
| Disclosed | May 16, 2024 |
| Attack | Ransomware |
| Data exposed | NamesAddressesDates of birthHealthPhone numbersGovernment IDs |
| Sector | Healthcare · AU |
| Status | Unverified: not yet confirmed by an official notice, a filing or the organization |
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First seen 2026-09-25 (Research). Record counts are as reported. Not legal advice.