McKesson Hit by Data Breach That Leaked Millions of Patient Records

The exact nature of the leak has not yet been confirmed, but it occurred in late August.

Key Highlights

  • McKesson experienced a data breach leaking millions of patient records, with the hacking group ShinyHunters claiming responsibility.
  • The company has not disclosed specific details about the stolen data or the number of affected individuals.
  • Investigation is ongoing to determine how the breach occurred and its potential impact on McKesson's operations and finances.
  • Regulators and victims have been notified, but further updates are awaited as more information becomes available.
  • This incident highlights the ongoing cybersecurity risks faced by healthcare organizations and the importance of robust data protection measures.

McKesson has notified victims and federal regulators of a data breach that leaked millions of patient records. CPO Magazine has the news.

McKesson learned of the incident in late August. An investigation revealed that the data breach leaked protected health information (PHI); the company has not disclosed the nature of the stolen patient records, though. The data breach has been linked to a prolific hacking group called ShinyHunters, who took credit for the incident.

McKesson still hasn’t determined if the data breach will have a material impact on its financial condition or disrupt its operations. They also haven’t directly identified the threat actor or how they gained access. The number of affected individuals has also not been revealed as of this writing.

Updates will be provided when more details are released.

About the Author

Matt MacKenzie

Matt MacKenzie

Associate Editor

Matt is Associate Editor for Healthcare Purchasing News.

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