Amgen Discloses Data Breach Involving Patient Health Information

Amgen, a prominent drugmaker, has disclosed a data breach involving patient health information. The incident occurred when hackers stole company data and patient health records from cloud storage systems run by third-party providers.

The company determined that the incident was material on July 29, based on its evaluation of how many files were affected and the possibility that sensitive information in those files could be accessed or stolen.

Amgen has activated its cybersecurity response plan and brought in independent forensic experts to investigate. To date, there is no indication that patient needs have been impacted by the breach.