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Government warned months before Medicare data breach

Original: Government warned months ahead of Medicare data breach

The Australian government was reportedly warned months in advance about vulnerabilities before the Medicare data breach, according to reporting by The Mandarin. The revelation raises questions about whether officials ignored warnings from cybersecurity experts before sensitive health data was exposed, and is fueling criticism of the government's handling of data security across federal agencies.

Why now: New reporting alleges the government ignored advance warnings, drawing criticism over its cybersecurity preparedness.

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