DTNZ: $104K ransom demanded after Manage My Health hack

Hackers have demanded a ransom of NZD $104,000 after breaching the Manage My Health patient portal over the summer break, exposing the medical data of tens of thousands of New Zealanders.

Speaking to The Post, the company confirmed the cyber-security incident was a ransomware attack, with the attackers seeking US$60,000 (NZD$104,000) to release the compromised data. A decision had not yet been made on whether to pay the ransom.

Earlier reports suggested up to seven percent of its 1.8 million users, around 126,000 patients, were affected, and acknowledged the risks involved in paying a ransom, including the possibility of further extortion. Manage My Health holds sensitive information such as test results, national health numbers and communications between patients and GPs.

Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.