Quest Diagnostics Shuts Down Systems After Cyberattack

Hackers breached one of the largest medical testing companies in the country. Quest Diagnostics took several computer systems offline this week to protect customer records.

The company discovered that outside users accessed private patient information. Quest cut off network connections to block the intruders. Technicians now work to secure the computers and restore normal service safely.

Medical data breaches put personal identities at risk. Patients should check their medical accounts and monitor their credit reports for strange activity. Quest continues to investigate the full reach of the incident.

Source: Fox Business