Amgen Suffers Data Breach, Patient Health Info at Risk

Pharmaceutical giant Amgen has become the latest healthcare firm to disclose a data breach involving patient health information. Hackers stole company data and patient health info from cloud storage systems run by third-party providers on July 29.

The incident was deemed material, based on the number of files affected and the potential sensitivity of the information within those files. Amgen has activated its cybersecurity response plan, put containment measures in place, and brought in independent forensic experts to investigate.

To date, the company claims it has not found any impact on its products, manufacturing operations, financial reporting systems, or ability to meet patient needs.