A significant privacy breach involving Manage My Health has emerged as one of New Zealand's largest data security incidents to date. The breach occurred when hackers accessed sensitive health data from the privately owned patient records company, prompting concerns over the safety of such information.
The hacker, known as Kazu, has demanded a ransom of US$60,000 in exchange for the stolen data. In response, Manage My Health secured a High Court injunction to prevent the distribution of the compromised information. Although Kazu had previously shared samples of the leaked data online, all related posts were removed earlier this month.
The International Online Crime Coordination Centre (IOC3) is actively investigating Kazu and has communicated its findings to authorities. IOC3 executive director Caden Scott emphasized the importance of cautious handling of the investigation to avoid alerting the hacker. The organization seeks justice for the crimes committed, highlighting the sensitive nature of the data held by healthcare institutions.