Genea IVF Company Data Breach: Confidential Information Posted on the Dark Web in Australia

Australian IVF company Genea has confirmed that stolen data from its systems has been published on the dark web, following a cyber-attack attributed to the Termite ransomware group.

The data breach, which occurred between January 31 and February 14, 2025, includes contact details, Medicare card numbers, medical histories, test results, and medications. It is not known if financial data such as credit card details were taken.

Genea has obtained a court-ordered injunction to prohibit any access, use, dissemination, or publication of the impacted data. The company is providing information to mitigate the risks associated with the data breach and has notified its affected patients and staff.

In response to the incident, Genea is collaborating with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, the Australian Federal Police, the National Cyber Security Coordinator, and the Australian Cyber Security Centre. The Australian Government, along with Genea, is working together to respond to the incident.

As part of its support package for those impacted by the incident, Genea is offering counselling services and the services of IDCARE, Australia's national identity and cyber support service. The goal is to provide victims with the necessary support and resources.

Michelle McGuinness, Australia's National Cyber Security Coordinator, has expressed distress over the incident. The cyber-attack has been reported to the Australian Federal Police for investigation.

Genea urges anyone who has been impacted by the data breach to monitor their accounts closely and to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities. The court-ordered injunction to prevent access, use, dissemination, or publication of the impacted data remains in effect.

The company assures its patients and staff that it is committed to protecting their information and is taking all necessary steps to address the data breach. Updates on the incident will be provided as more information becomes available.