Abbott probes two cyber incidents amid extortion claims

Abbott Laboratories is investigating two separate cybersecurity incidents after confirming unauthorized access to internal legacy Exact Sciences systems in its Cancer Diagnostics business, while also investigating a separate claim that attackers breached its LabCentral portal and stole company data. […] According to Bleeping Computer, abbott laboratories is investigating two separate cybersecurity incidents after confirming unauthorized access to internal legacy exact sciences systems in its cancer diagnostics business, while also investigating a separate claim that attackers breached its labcentral portal and stole company data. […]. The development comes amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the sector. Bleeping Computer reports that this marks a significant milestone for the industry. The Bleeping Computer report provides additional context on the implications for market participants and regulatory frameworks moving forward.