Abbott Laboratories probes two cyber incidents amid extortion claims
Summary
Abbott Laboratories is investigating two distinct cybersecurity incidents. One involves unauthorized access to internal legacy Exact Sciences systems within its Cancer Diagnostics business, while the other concerns a claim of a data breach and theft from its LabCentral portal.
IFF Assessment
FOE
This article reports on potential data breaches and unauthorized access, indicating negative security events for the organization involved.
Defender Context
This incident highlights the ongoing risks of legacy systems and the importance of robust access controls and incident response plans. Defenders should be vigilant for indicators of compromise related to unauthorized access and data exfiltration, especially concerning older infrastructure.