Hackers leak Australian health records on dark web

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 09, 2022 2:42 pm

SYDNEY: Hackers on Wednesday began leaking sensitive medical records stolen from an Australian health insurer with nearly 10 million customers, including the prime minister, after the firm refused to pay a ransom.

Medibank told investors that a 'sample' of data from some 9.7 million clients had been posted on a 'dark web forum' — and that more leaks were likely.

People walk past a Medibank branch in Sydney, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022. AP PHOTO

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