Data Breach of 200GB of Customer Information Reported by Medibank
A massive data breach of 200GB of sensitive customer information was revealed last week by Australia’s largest private health insurance company Medibank. In response, the Australian government has increased the maximum fine companies can incur for failing to adequately protect personal data. Privacy experts have argued that while it is a welcome move, further steps […]
Cyber-attack Reported at Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre
A cyber attack on the Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre in Sydney’s Westmead Hospital has been reported. The group claiming to be responsible, known as Medusa, has become known for extorting targets by stealing data and encrypting it, threatening to publish it if a ransom is not paid. NSW Health has said that the security […]