Scamwatch is warning Australians to lookout for scams following the recent Medibank data breach and take steps to protect themselves.
Medibank Private has advised that it was contacted by a criminal claiming to have stolen 200GB of data including:
- Names and addresses, date so birth, Medicare numbers, policy numbers, phone numbers and some claims data
- Some data related to credit card security, which has not yet been verified by Medibank.
The Australian Government is working closely with Medibank Private to provide all the support possible to help resolve this situation and protect those customers who may have been affected.
- Medibank Private is receiving ongoing technical advice and assistance from Australian Government agencies, including the Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Federal Police.
- The AFP has launched Operation Pallidus to investigate the Medibank Private data breach.
Advice to Medibank customers
- All Australians and Australian organisations need to strengthen their cyber defences to help protect themselves against online threats.
- If you think you may be affected by the recent Medibank Private cyber incident, AHM customers should contact 13 42 46 and for Medibank Private customers 13 23 31. Contact Medibank | Medibank
All consumers and businesses should look out for scams
- Scammers will use the data breach and target people in any…
