Partnered Health, one of Australia’s largest healthcare providers, says a cyber-attack has led to the theft of sensitive patient information from its network of clinics. The company reports that 21 clinics across multiple cities, including Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra, were affected. According to the reports, the breach occurred on 23 June. The stolen data includes personal information and medical details, with multiple outlets describing the material as containing items such as consultation notes and test results. Some accounts also say Medicare-related information was among the data accessed. While the outlets focus on the same incident, they describe the extent of records in slightly different terms, using phrases such as medical records, patient information, and patient details exposed.
One outlet also quotes an expert warning that the data could potentially be sold on the dark web, though this is presented as a concern rather than confirmed evidence of resale. Partnered Health’s statements form the basis for the reported location and number of affected clinics and for the timing of the attack.
