Quest Diagnostics cyberattack forces temporary shutdown of Quanum platform

Quest Diagnostics cyberattack forces temporary shutdown of Quanum platform

Quest Diagnostics said a cyberattack accessed its Quanum Lab Services Manager system, prompting a temporary shutdown of the platform and related tools in Washington, D. C. , on 23 October.

The company notified regulators and federal law-enforcement agencies and engaged external cybersecurity specialists. The company first disclosed unauthorized access to the Quanum LSM platform on 21 October, adding to a series of recent cyber incidents targeting health-care firms. A later report indicated that an unknown number of patient records may have been accessed.

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Quest Diagnostics federal law enforcement external cybersecurity specialists

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United States
Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 75% Affirmations: 5
Résumé

All five claims regarding Quest Diagnostics' Quanum Lab Services Manager platform incident between October 22 and 23, 2026, are partially confirmed. The claims state that Quest Diagnostics reported unauthorized access to its Quanum LSM platform and disclosed a cyber breach involving potential exposure of patient records and personal health information; however, full verification of details such as specific dates and extent of data exposure is not confirmed. No claims are fully confirmed, refuted, or lack sufficient evidence.

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23 octobre 2026
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Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients' personal and health data was compromised during breach
Lab testing giant Quest Diagnostics confirms patients' personal and health data was compromised during breach

TechCrunch • 23 oct. 15h00

Quest Diagnostics disclosed a cyberattack on its Quanum platform that exposed personal and health information of patients, prompting a law-enforcement notification and ongoing investigation.

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Major medical lab operator believes cyber breach exposed patient records
Major medical lab operator believes cyber breach exposed patient records

The Washington Post • 23 oct. 03h04

Quest Diagnostics said a cyberattack accessed its Quanum Lab Services Manager system, prompting a temporary shutdown of the platform and related tools.

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Quest Diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting ‘certain patient records’
Quest Diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting ‘certain patient records’

NBC News • 23 oct. 02h10

Quest Diagnostics disclosed a cyber breach affecting its Quanum Lab Services Manager platform, with an unknown number of patient records potentially accessed.

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22 octobre 2026
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Quest Diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting 'certain patient records'
Quest Diagnostics reports cyber breach affecting 'certain patient records'

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 22 oct. 15h50

Quest Diagnostics disclosed an unauthorized access incident involving its Quanum Lab Services Manager platform, potentially exposing certain patient records.

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Laboratory operator Quest reports cyber breach affecting patient records
Laboratory operator Quest reports cyber breach affecting patient records

Reuters • 22 oct. 15h35

Quest Diagnostics said its Quanum LSM platform was accessed without permission, adding to recent cyber incidents targeting health-care companies.

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