Ransomware Group rhysida Hits: SIA Medical Centre
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, SIA Medical Centre — an organization based in LV — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group rhysida. This data breach, discovered on 2026-08-13T17:57:28.008533+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | SIA Medical Centre |
| Threat Group | rhysida |
| Summary | SIA Medical Centre SIA Medical was established in 1993 and was founded by Dr Martin Sia in Melbourne’s northwest. 9 clinics – Box Hill, Burwood, Croydon, Essendon, Footscray, Moonee Ponds, Montrose, Mulgrave and Berwick.We are pleased to present:~20,000 patient medical records – names, dates of birth, Medicare numbers, clinical notes, insurance and work-cover files, full patient dossiersStaff identity documents – passports, driver’s licenses, police checks, tax file declarations of doctors and employeesPlaintext credentials – logins and passwords for clinical systems (Synapse imaging, PRODA, terminal server, doctor accounts)HR records – signed employment contracts, staff incident reports, immunisation registersLegal & financial – subpoenas, complaints, Bupa contracts, bank details (BSB/ABN), provider payment forms More |
| Date of Breach | 2026-08-13T17:56:55.126638+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-08-13T17:57:28.008533+00:00 |
| Region | LV |
| Business Sector | Healthcare |
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Disclaimer
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