Oncology firm Novocure says cyberattack exposed US patient records
Novocure, a medical technology company focused on oncology, disclosed that a cyberattack exposed patient records belonging to people in the United States. The company has not publicly detailed the scope of the breach or how many patients were affected.
Why this matters: Cancer patients are not a group with a lot of extra bandwidth to deal with a data breach. They are in the middle of treatment, dealing with insurers, specialists, and financial stress. Their medical records contain exactly the kind of information that can be used against them — diagnoses, treatment histories, financial details. When a company holds that data, protecting it is not optional. If Novocure was breached, patients deserve a clear account of what was taken and what comes next for them.
Who should care: Cybersecurity · Privacy officers · Administrators · Healthcare professionals · Compliance
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