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The Independent UK
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EXPLAINED: Quest diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting certain patient records | Rare Historical Photos

Quest Cyber Breach - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned of a cyber breach of one of its systems this week, likely compromising some records for patients.

In a Thursday regulatory filing, Quest Diagnostics reported “unauthorized access” to its Quanum Lab Services Manager, a platform where certain clients can place test orders and receive or look up their results. The company said it discovered the hack on Wednesday and notified federal law enforcement.

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