News & Comment: Hackers Breach Network of LabCorp, US’ Biggest Blood Testing Laboratories
Hackers Breach Network of LabCorp, US’ Biggest Blood Testing Laboratories
NEWS: LabCorp, the US’ biggest blood testing laboratories network, announced on Monday that hackers breached its IT network over the weekend.
COMMENT:
According to Robert Capps, Vice President of Business Development, NuData Security, a Mastercard company, “Medical records are highly trafficked on the dark web for fraud. Customers may find that fraudulent healthcare services and diagnostics are often attached to their permanent healthcare record; and that coverage limits have been reached – which can lead to compromised or delayed care. This is why leading organizations are evaluating security strategies that move beyond the outdated password/username model to a multi-layered solution that includes passive biometrics and behavioral analytics to better protect patients and devalue stolen data.”
Hugh Taylor
Hugh Taylor is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). In addition to editing Journal of Cyber Policy, he writes about cybersecurity, compliance and enterprise technology for such clients as Microsoft, IBM, SAP, HPE, Oracle, Google and Advanced Micro Devices. Prior to launching his freelance writing career, he served in executive roles at Microsoft, IBM and several venture-backed technology startups.