Quest Diagnostics Shuts Down Systems After Cyberattack

Hackers broke into the computer networks at Quest Diagnostics. The company shut down several systems to stop the breach. Now, millions of patients wait to see if their private medical files are safe.

Quest runs some of the largest medical testing labs in the country. The company confirmed that intruders viewed private patient files during the intrusion. Tech teams took parts of the network offline to protect other data while they investigate the damage.

Medical records hold valuable personal details that scammers love to exploit. Patients should check their credit reports for suspicious activity. Watch for surprise bills in your mailbox, and update your Quest account passwords today.

Source: Fox Business