New Zealand's health minister, Simeon Brown, has ordered a review following a significant cyberattack on ManageMyHealth, a platform that manages health records for about 1.85 million patients in the country. The breach has potentially exposed sensitive data for over 100,000 individuals, raising alarms about privacy and security in health data management. Brown emphasized the seriousness of the incident, noting that it involves deeply personal health information. The government is mobilizing resources to address the situation and support ManageMyHealth's response. ManageMyHealth believes the breach is contained, but digital forensics are underway to assess its full impact. A hacker known as Kazu claimed responsibility, stating they have obtained over 428,000 files and are demanding a $60,000 ransom. If not paid by January 15, Kazu threatened to release the data, which reportedly includes sensitive documents like passport scans and personal health information. New Zealand's government discourages paying ransoms, aligning with a broader stance among its allies. While snippets of the stolen data were briefly shared online, ManageMyHealth has refrained from speculating on what specific information was accessed or downloaded. They are working with cybersecurity specialists and law enforcement to secure their systems and investigate the breach. Users have been advised to change their passwords and remain vigilant against potential scams targeting those affected by the breach. The company plans to notify individuals directly if their information has been compromised.