Security News > 2022 > October > Insurer Medibank hit by targeted cyberattack
Medibank, a private health insurer in Australia with 3.7 million customers, has confirmed today it is the latest business down under to fall victim to a digital break-in.
"The work we have done today continues to show no evidence that customer data has been accessed, however our investigation is ongoing," Medibank added.
Lines of communication were opened over the course of today with the Australian Cyber Security Centre, APRA, the Office of Australian Information Commissioner, Private Health Ombudsman, the Department of Health and the Department of Home Affairs, the company said.
"We have begun the process of contacting our customers and our focus remains on ensuring the ongoing security of our customers, employees and stakeholders and the continued delivery of Medibank services."
Medibank - which provides insurance coverage for accident, hospital time, optical health, dental work, and more - didn't explain how the criminals gained access to its network, how long they were there or anything else related.
The attack on Optus will be probed by two regulators, the Australian Communications and Media Authority and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.