Quest Diagnostics confirms data breach exposed patient records

Quest Diagnostics, a major American clinical laboratory company, disclosed a data breach affecting patient records. A threat actor gained unauthorized access to the company's Quanum LSM system, resulting in the exposure of sensitive patient information. The breach highlights ongoing risks to healthcare organizations and their patient data management systems. Quest Diagnostics is a high-profile target given the volume and sensitivity of medical and personal data it handles. The incident underscores the importance of securing laboratory information management systems in the healthcare sector.