Spectrum Medical Imaging Hit by Cyberattack, Patient Data Potentially Compromised
Sydney, Australia
15 february,2025
Spectrum Medical Imaging, a prominent radiology practice with multiple locations across Eastern and South Western Sydney, has confirmed it was the target of a cyberattack earlier this week. The company discovered the breach on January 14, 2025, and immediately launched an investigation to assess the extent of the damage.
While details remain scarce, Spectrum has acknowledged that sensitive patient data may have been accessed during the attack. This could include personal information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, medical history, and potentially even medical images.
“We are taking this matter extremely seriously,” said a spokesperson for Spectrum Medical Imaging. “Our priority is the privacy and security of our patients’ information. We are working closely with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to understand the full impact of this incident and to take all necessary steps to protect our patients.”
The type of cyberattack has not been officially disclosed, but speculation is rife that it may have been a ransomware attack. This type of attack involves hackers encrypting a company’s data and then demanding a ransom to restore access.
This incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of healthcare providers to cyberattacks, particularly in light of the increasing digitalization of medical records. Experts are urging healthcare organizations to strengthen their cybersecurity defenses to protect patient data.
Spectrum Medical Imaging is advising patients who may be concerned about the breach to contact their offices for further information. The company has also set up a dedicated hotline to answer patient inquiries.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
