Additional sensitive information that can be used in fraud and identity theft includes Medicare card numbers (including individual identifier and expiry), Pension Concession card number and expiry, Commonwealth Seniors card number and expiry, Healthcare Concession card number and expiry, Department of Veterans Affairs. (DVA) (Gold, White, Orange) card number and expiry.
Sensitive individual health data included prescriptions, including drug name, strength, amount, and reason for prescription and instructions.
“The types of information involved may increase the likelihood that Australians will be targeted for phishing, identity theft, and cyber fraud activities,” the company added.
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