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Data Breach Hits 127,000 Patients; Ransom Demanded

1/8/2026

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Manage My Health, New Zealand's largest health portal, disclosed a data breach affecting 127,000 patients from 45 GP practices.
Hackers threatened to release 400,000 files unless a $60,000 ransom is paid.
Affected patients will be notified by email, with a helpline for support.
Health Minister Simeon Brown (New Zealand) ordered an urgent review to strengthen data protection.
Manage My Health acknowledged communication issues and is coordinating with authorities.

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Story summary

Manage My Health, New Zealand's largest health portal, disclosed a data breach affecting 127,000 patients from 45 GP practices.
Hackers threatened to release 400,000 files unless a $60,000 ransom is paid.
Affected patients will be notified by email, with a helpline for support.
Health Minister Simeon Brown (New Zealand) ordered an urgent review to strengthen data protection.
Manage My Health acknowledged communication issues and is coordinating with authorities.