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Where to find advice about large data breaches
For specific information and support relating to large data breaches, visit these websites:
- Medlab cyberattack on the Medlab Pathology website
- Medibank Private and AHM cyberattack on the Medibank Group website.
- Optus cyberattack on the Optus website.
What can happen if your information is exposed in a data breach
It’s important to monitor your personal accounts for unusual activity after a data breach. Scammers and cyber criminals will use stolen personal information to target people in any way they can, including by:
- phishing emails
- phone calls
- text messages
- social media messages.
If your personal information is exposed in a data breach it can lead to identity theft and fraud. This can have serious consequences, including financial loss and emotional harm. Find out more about the risks of identity theft.