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Quest Diagnostics Hacked – Attackers Accessed the System to Order Tests and View Results
Matched: health, medical
Quest Diagnostics disclosed a cyberattack involving unauthorized access to its Quanum Lab Services Manager system, used by healthcare clients to order tests and view results. Discovered October 21, 2026, the breach prompted suspension of the platform. Patient health information was involved, though the full scope remains under investigation. Core operations continued unaffected. Quest notified federal law enforcement and hired outside cybersecurity experts.
Boston Scientific says cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to medical device operations
Matched: health
Boston Scientific confirmed a cyberattack causing global disruptions to its IT systems and operations, including order processing and shipping. The medical device giant filed an 8-K with the SEC, noting third-party cybersecurity experts were brought in to help contain the threat. The attack's nature wasn't disclosed, though the disruption pattern suggests ransomware. No group has claimed responsibility and no data theft has been confirmed.