DragonForce ransomware gang claims breach of Australian healthcare provider Heart Centre
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The Heart Centre, an Australian healthcare provider with three clinics in Sydney's western suburbs (Castle Hill, Merrylands, and Rouse Hill), have been hit by a ransomware attack by the DragonForce ransomware operation.
The hacker group published the stolen data on their darknet leak site without listing a specific ransom demand. The incident occurred on January 16, 2025, with the group publishing the stolen data on January 24, 2025.
The exposed data includes over 5 gigabytes of backup files, including:
- Patient data
- Medical diagnoses
- Other protected health information
The number of affected individuals and the financial impact of this incident have not been disclosed. As of the time of reporting, the Heart Centre had not provided public comment on the incident.
