Abbott Laboratories hit by network compromise
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Abbott Laboratories confirmed a cyber incident involving unauthorized access to a limited number of internal systems in its Cancer Diagnostics business. The company said the event did not affect operations, products, manufacturing, lab operations, or its ability to serve patients, limiting the immediate business impact. The incident is important because it involved a named healthcare company and internal systems tied to a diagnostics unit, even though Abbott says broader systems were not affected.
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17.07.2026 23:45 2 articles · 2h ago
Abbott investigates unauthorized access in Cancer Diagnostics systems
Initial DisclosureAbbott said it was investigating unauthorized access to a limited number of internal systems in its Cancer Diagnostics business, activated incident response procedures, engaged cybersecurity experts, and notified law enforcement. The company said the incident did not impact any business operations, product or product availability, manufacturing or lab operations, or its ability to serve patients, and added that the legacy Exact Sciences systems involved are separate from Abbott's systems. ShinyHunters separately claimed it gained access through a vishing attack targeting several Abbott employees in mid-June.
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- Abbott Laboratories probes two cyber incidents amid extortion claims — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 17.07.2026 23:45
- Abbott Laboratories probes two cyber incidents amid extortion claims — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 17.07.2026 23:45