Overview

• Genea wrapped up its five-month investigation into the February 14 cyberattack on July 23 and began informing individuals of the exact personal and clinical information exposed.
• Exposed data includes full names, phone numbers, addresses, dates of birth, Medicare and private health insurance numbers, and detailed medical histories.
• The clinic has partnered with IDCARE and set up a dedicated helpline and email service to offer free counselling and identity protection support.
• Genea declined to disclose the total number of affected patients, the identity of the cybercriminal group responsible, or whether any ransom was paid.
• The Australian Federal Police continue their investigation as experts call for stronger data privacy laws after a series of major corporate breaches.