After two of Australia's biggest data breaches went down this year after hacks at Optus and Medibank, it's a reminder that hacking is a booming business.
When the Australian health insurer Medibank Private Ltd was hit with a ransomware attack last month, it provided regular updates to its customers, including the revelation that personal information from nearly 10 million of them was exposed. It also followed the government’s guidance on how to respond to the extortion demand.
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