Doctors and pharmacists named in a sample of stolen MediSecure data posted on the dark web say they've received no contact advising them their information had been published online.The federal government is investigating the leak, and patients have been advised current prescriptions are not affected.
Sharon Gupta, a western Sydney GP whose name appeared in the sample, said it was concerning that the first she heard about it was from the ABC. The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that is not accessible with standard search engines or internet browsers, making it an attractive place for hackers to peddle their wares.Included in the user's post were several screenshots, seen by the ABC, which appear to contain legitimate prescription information.
"These claiming systems include security measures to prevent unauthorised access," the spokesperson said. Both the federal government and the Australian Medical Association , the peak professional body for doctors, said they believed the hack did not affect current prescriptions.
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