1000 Medibank employees details also included in the hack

Now Medibank confirmed that around 1000 current and former staff details also included in the letest cyber hacking and we can see increased targeted scam attack. This time files which russian based hacker released containing names, email addresses, mobile phone number and device information. The insurer said it has received advice from experts that say the risk to the staff is low, but could result in highly targeted spam known as "spear fishing".

 

Medibank said they are taking a number of steps to protect the affected employees.
"A hacker will not be able to use the information to access people's phone data or remotely hack into their phone. We've also taken steps through our telecommunications provider to block porting of phone numbers for Medibank devices," the spokesperson said.
"We have offered our employees and former employees the option to change their mobile phone number at no cost to them.
"We also have a dedicated on-ca
ll psychologist available.
"For employees who are customers they are able to access the same support as any other Medibank and ahm customer."