Quest Diagnostics says 34,000 customer accounts hacked
MADISON, N.J. (WOFL FOX 35) - Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics Inc. says a hack on its network has exposed the personal health information of nearly 34,000 individuals.
The New Jersey-based company says "an unauthorized third party" gained access to the MyQuest by Care360 internet application on Nov. 26 and obtained Protected Health Information including names, dates of birth, lab results and in some instances, telephone numbers.
The stolen data did not include Social Security numbers, credit card accounts, insurance details or any other financial information.
The company said it has notified affected clients by mail and has set up a dedicated number to field questions regarding the breach at (888) 320-9970.