Lab provider for Planned Parenthood discloses breach affecting 1.6 million people

Summary: Laboratory Services Cooperative disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 1.6 million individuals, primarily involving sensitive medical and personal information. The breach, discovered on October 27, involved unauthorized access to files and has led to notifications being filed in multiple states. Victims have been offered one year of credit monitoring services, while concerns arise over the misuse of the sensitive data by various organizations.

Affected: Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC) and associated Planned Parenthood centers

Keypoints :

• Cyberattack was initially discovered on October 27 and the investigation completed in February.
• Stolen data includes medical information, health insurance numbers, bank account details, and Social Security numbers.
• Victims include individuals who were serviced at Planned Parenthood centers partnered with LSC between certain years.
• No hacking group has claimed responsibility, and LSC is actively monitoring the dark web for stolen information.
• The incident raises concerns about the exposure of sensitive healthcare data amid increasing legal scrutiny around abortion procedures.