MediSecure, a digital prescription platform in Australia, has been hit by a ransomware attack affecting personal and health information. The attack is believed to have originated from a third-party vendor. National Cyber Security Coordinator Michelle McGuinness is assisting in the response, stating that no e-prescriptions have been impacted. The extent of the breach is still unknown, but steps are being taken to isolate the compromise. The Australian government and key industry bodies are involved in the response. This incident is part of a larger trend of cyber attacks on Australian organizations, including healthcare providers like St Vincent’s Health and Monash Health.
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E-scripts platform MediSecure hit by ‘large-scale’ ransomware
