Medibank customers receive confirmation of details stolen in cyber attack

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Medibank customers receive confirmation of details stolen in cyber attack
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Medibank customers affected by last month's devastating cyberattack have begun receiving confirmation from the health insurance giant what of their details have been stolen. 9News

largest health insurer has sent out emails detailing to customers both what of their personal information has been stolen and what has not been compromised.

"We're deeply sorry to inform you that some data relating to your membership has been stolen in the recent cybercrime event," an email sent to a customer seen by 9News.com.au reads."This email details what specific membership data was stolen, outlines actions you can take safeguard you online identity, and the services available through our cyber response support program.

It goes on to outline information about accessing a cyber support community service, as well as some extra precautions customers can take, before confirming data has been posted onto the dark web.

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