The 2022 Medibank breach exposed data on 9.7 million customers and was linked to the Russian REvil group; Medibank refused the ransom demand.
Key facts
- Occurred in 2022 and affected 9.7 million current and former customers.
- Linked to the Russia-based REvil ransomware group.
- Medibank declined to pay the reported 10 million dollar demand; data was leaked.
- Described by the Australian government as one of the most devastating cyberattacks the nation has experienced.
The lesson
Health data is deeply sensitive and cannot be reissued. Medibank shows why early detection of exposed credentials and data is essential in healthcare.
How DarkThreatX helps
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