What you can do right now
We understand the distress the cyber event may cause you, and we are here to help.
Our dedicated Cyber Response Support Program offers guidance and ways to guard, support, and protect you.
Here are the steps you can take.
Guard
Minimise the risk of identity theft and remain vigilant for any targeted scams
Change your password
Update your password with a strong password or passphrase and verify your contact details.
Learn how to change your password quickly on the ahm OSHC and Medibank OSHC apps: How to change your login details
Replace passport if necessary
The likelihood of fraud from the passport number alone is limited. This is because only your passport number and not the expiry date or copy of the passport was compromised.
We do understand that you may still want to replace your passport, which is why we are offering to reimburse you for the cost of doing so.
To be eligible for passport reimbursement:
- You must have provided us with your passport number
- The passport number we have on record for you must be current
Please contact us on 134 148 (from within Australia) or +61 3 9862 1095 (from outside Australia) to confirm you are eligible for a government ID reimbursement as part of our Cyber Response Support Program.
Before you take any action, we recommend that you refer to your government’s official passport website or issuing authority for advice. We also recommend you check that you provided us with your passport number.
Stay safe online
- Learn to recognise scams and always be alert for any phishing scams that may targeted at you via phone, post or email. Remember, Medibank will never contact you to demand money, ask for your password or sensitive information, or attempt to call you outside of business hours unless by prior arrangement.
- To report a scam, please visit Scamwatch.
- If someone contacts you threatening to release your data unless you pay them, report it immediately via ReportCyber.
Protect
Extra support to help protect you.
Additional support
If you’d like to discuss additional support options for your specific circumstances, please call us on 134 148.
These are all the things you need to do right now. Please remain vigilant and keep up to date with the latest news on our cyber event updates and support page.
Important information
Staying safe online
Helpful resources and advice on protecting your information, and being vigilant to scams.