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Patient Medical Records Stolen in Major Hack

Ground.News • July 15, 2026

Sensitive patient records have been stolen in a major cyber attack on one of Australia’s largest clinic operators.

Personal information from 21 health clinics nationwide has been stolen in a new cyberattack on Australian healthcare provider Partnered Health.

The owner of medical clinics around Australia has told patients their data could have been stolen in a breach that occurred three weeks ago.

A cyber attack on Partnered Health clinics in Australia has compromised sensitive patient data from 16 locations. The company is investigating and has taken legal action to protect stolen information.

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Major Cyberattack Exposes Patient Data in Australian Healthcare Network On June 23, 2026, Partnered Health, a major Australian healthcare provider, suffered a cyberattack that compromised sensitive patient data across 21 clinics. The breach involved unauthorized access to personal information, including names, addresses, Medicare numbers, and medical records. The attack has raised concerns about the security of healthcare data, as the stolen information could be sold on the dark web. Partnered Health has reported the incident to law enforcement and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach. The company has also sought an interim injunction from the Supreme Court of New South Wales to prevent the publication of the stolen data. Patients were notified of the breach over three weeks after the attack was identified, leading to criticism over the delay in communication. The full extent of the data compromised is still under investigation. 109 sources 70

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