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Novocure data breach exposes information of over 1,400 cancer patients and employees
Key points
- Novocure discovered unauthorized access to systems in mid-August.
- Over 1,400 patient records with ID numbers were accessed.
- Fewer than 50 patients had identifying information exposed.
- Employee contact information, including job titles, was also breached.
Novocure Discloses Data Breach
Novocure, a global oncology company specializing in Tumor Treating Fields therapy, announced a data breach that occurred in mid-August. The company filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) after discovering unauthorized access to some of its information systems.
Patient and Employee Data Compromised
The breach affected over 1,400 U.S. cancer patient records, which included ID numbers but no names or other identifying data. However, for fewer than 50 patients in the western U.S., threat actors accessed identifying information and general contact details for their healthcare providers. Additionally, contact information, job titles, and phone numbers for an undisclosed number of Novocure employees were exposed.
Operational Systems Unaffected
Novocure stated that its medical treatment devices were not accessed, its ability to operate was not compromised, and all systems remain fully functional. The company is evaluating regulatory and legal notification requirements and plans to inform all impacted patients as required.
Broader Trend in Healthcare Cyberattacks
This incident is part of a series of cyberattacks impacting healthcare companies recently. Other organizations like Unlimited Technology Systems, CareCloud, Nutex, and McKesson have also reported significant data breaches in recent months, affecting millions of individuals.
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Healthtech company Novocure reported a data breach in mid-August that exposed ID numbers for over 1,400 U.S. cancer patients and identifying information for fewer than 50 other patients. The incident also compromised contact details for an undisclosed number of employees, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges in the healthcare sector.