US lab testing provider exposed health data of 1.6 million people

Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC) has released a statement informing it suffered a data breach where hackers stole sensitive information of roughly 1.6 million people from its systems. LSC is a Seattle-based nonprofit organization that provides centralized laboratory services to its member affiliates, including select Planned Parenthood centers. It plays a crucial role within its niche, supporting organizations in the reproductive health services across more than 35 U.S. states, handling sensitive lab testing, billing, and personal data. The organization published yesterday a notice of a security incident caused by a threat actor that breached its networks in October 2024 and stole data. "On October 27, 2024, LSC identified suspicious activity within its network," reads the notice. "In response, LSC immediately engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists to determine the nature and scope of the incident and notified federal law enforcement." "The investigation revealed that ... Read full article.