Australia’s federal government responds to a large-scale ransomware attack on MediSecure, impacting e-prescriptions. While personal and health info was affected, the extent of the breach and the responsible party remain unclear. Investigations by national cybersecurity entities are ongoing with no ransomware group taking credit
The breach emphasizes the need for strong cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector, following a similar attack on Medibank in 2022. The impact on patient safety is highlighted, stressing the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures and a strong security culture to prevent future breaches. https://www.scmagazine.com/news/australians-prescription-records-breached-in-large-scale-ransomware-attack