Quest Diagnostics hit by a cyber breach, with patient records likely accessed
Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned of a cyber breach of one of its systems this week, likely compromising some records for patients. The company discovered the unauthorized access to its Quanum Lab Services Manager on Wednesday and notified federal law enforcement. The full extent of the breach is still under investigation, but Quest believes certain patient records were accessed.
The New Jersey-based company is working with external cybersecurity experts to address the issue. Cyberattacks are increasing across industries, prompting global efforts to enhance online security. Quest confirmed the breach is unrelated to recent PHP vulnerabilities.
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