Amgen Discloses Cybersecurity Incident Involving Patient Health Data
Drugmaker Amgen disclosed a cybersecurity incident in which hackers accessed company data, including patient health information. The breach involved cloud storage systems managed by third-party providers and was deemed material due to the potential sensitivity of affected files. Amgen has activated its response plan, implemented containment measures, and engaged independent forensic experts for investigation. The healthcare sector continues to face a surge in cyberattacks, with several major firms recently reporting similar incidents. While Amgen stated it found no impact on products, manufacturing operations, or financial systems, the breach occurs amid heightened scrutiny of one of its drugs, Tavneos, following a retracted study and regulatory actions seeking market removal. Amgen emphasized its commitment to protecting patient privacy and data security, noting that it is evaluating necessary notifications for affected parties.
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