Ampath Says Data Breach Claims of “80 Million Patient Records” Are Overstated

Ampath disputes claims of 80 million patient records exposed

Ampath has cautioned against claims that 80 million patient records were affected by a cybersecurity incident, saying the figure may refer to database entries rather than individual patients as its investigation into the breach continues, Cape {town}Etc reports. The pathology laboratory group confirmed that the incident affected part of its information technology environment but said there was, to date, no... Read more →

Ampath says data breach claims of “80 million patient records” are overstated

Pathology service provider Ampath has confirmed a “cybersecurity incident” that compromised certain personal demographic and related administrative information. However, it has cautioned South Africans against claims made by the threat actor ByteToBreach, which MyBroadband reports has claimed responsibility for the breach.

Ampath downplays data breach claims

The pathology lab disputes claims that 80 million patient records were exposed in a cyber attack, as forensic investigations continue.

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the incident and that a full investigation is underway to determine the full […]

Ampath finds no evidence that test results were taken in breach

Ampath says there is no evidence that medical records or test results were taken in the breach, and the 80 million figure counts rows, not patients.