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Deakin Medical

Ransomware attack by Global Β· Disclosed June 7, 2025 Β· πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia

deakinmedical.com.au

Date Disclosed
Jun 7, 2025
2025
Threat Group
Global
32 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia
Industry
Healthcare

Incident Analysis

Deakin Medical was targeted by Global ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 32 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on June 7, 2025, when Deakin Medical appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Deakin Medical is based in Australia , operating in the Healthcare sector. Australia ranks #10 globally for ransomware attacks, with 360 victims in our database.

Sector context: Healthcare organisations are high-value ransomware targets because patient data is extremely sensitive, regulatory penalties for breaches are severe, and operational downtime can threaten patient safety β€” all factors that increase ransom payment pressure.

Global typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats β€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 3, 2026 18:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Deakin Medical attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Deakin Medical was listed as a victim of the Global ransomware group on June 7, 2025. The organisation is based in Australia and operates in the Healthcare sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Deakin Medical?

Deakin Medical was attacked by Global ransomware. Global is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 32 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Deakin Medical ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Deakin Medical was disclosed on June 7, 2025. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Deakin Medical ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Deakin Medical has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Healthcare organisation, Deakin Medical likely held patient records, medical data, and personally identifiable information (PII).

How can organisations protect against Global attacks?

To defend against Global and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.