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Jul 2024
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Is your medical data being sold on the d...

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It was one of the biggest hacks we’ve ever had, but we’ve only just been told of its reach. 

Almost one in two Australians have had personal data, including potentially sensitive medical information, stolen and it’s up for sale on the dark web. 

What could scammers do with the information and can you do anything about it?

Today, the latest on the MediSecure hack of 12.9 million people’s prescription records.  

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Ange Lavoipierre, ABC National Technology Reporter

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