Quest Diagnostics says hackers accessed patient records through its Quanum lab system

The lab-testing company told regulators on October 22 that someone got into Quanum LSM, the system doctors use to order tests and read results. How many patients are affected, and what data, isn't known yet.

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- Quanum LSM is the online system some doctors' offices and hospitals use to place Quest test orders and see results. Quest says it learned of the break-in on October 21 and that certain patient records were accessed.
- Quest hasn't said how many patients are affected or which details were exposed. No group had claimed the attack as of October 23.
- Took Quanum LSM offline and paused Essential Insights and LabHQ as a precaution
- Notified federal law enforcement and hired outside security experts
- Says patient testing and its other ordering systems are not affected
- Watch for a formal breach letter if you're affected
- Be suspicious of calls, texts or emails about test results or bills you didn't expect
- Check your health insurer's statements for services you didn't receive

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