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Novocure Data Breach Exposes Patient Info
1 Sep
Summary
- Novocure confirmed a cybersecurity incident in mid-August.
- Over 1,400 U.S. patients' internal records were exposed.
- Medical devices and Novocure systems remain fully functional.
Oncology company Novocure announced on Tuesday that a cybersecurity incident in mid-August led to unauthorized access to its systems. The breach exposed internal records for more than 1,400 U.S. patients. This incident is part of a broader trend of cyberattacks targeting the healthcare sector.
The compromised data included patient ID numbers and contact details for healthcare providers. Information for Novocure employees, such as job titles, was also affected. Additionally, sensitive data for fewer than 50 patients in the western U.S. was exposed.
Novocure has implemented its cybersecurity response plan and initiated an investigation. The company confirmed that its medical treatment devices were not accessed and all systems are functioning normally. Novocure does not anticipate any significant financial impact from this cybersecurity event.
