October 19, 2023 at 07:06AM
Healthcare solutions company Henry Schein disclosed a recent cybersecurity incident that disrupted its business operations and may have led to a data breach. The incident affected its manufacturing and distribution businesses, causing temporary disruption. The company has engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate and has notified law enforcement authorities. Details of the cyberattack have not been shared, but it may involve ransomware. Henry Schein’s website is currently inaccessible, and further information is being sought from the company.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
1. Henry Schein, a healthcare solutions giant, recently experienced a cybersecurity incident that disrupted some of its business operations and may have resulted in a data breach.
2. The company disclosed the cyberattack on October 15, stating that its manufacturing and distribution businesses were impacted.
3. Certain systems were taken offline to contain the incident, causing temporary disruption, but the practice management software used by customers was not affected.
4. Henry Schein’s website is currently inaccessible due to technical difficulties.
5. The company has engaged outside cybersecurity experts to investigate the data impact and has notified law enforcement authorities.
6. The specific details of the cyberattack have not been shared, but it is suggested that ransomware may have been involved.
7. No mention of Henry Schein has been found on major ransomware group leak websites as of the time of writing.
8. Efforts have been made to contact Henry Schein for further information, and the article will be updated if a response is received.
9. Henry Schein, headquartered in Melville, New York, provides dental and medical organizations with business, clinical, supply chain, and technology solutions.
10. The company has 23,000 employees and serves over one million customers worldwide.
11. Other recent data breaches in the healthcare sector, such as NextGen Healthcare and Janssen Healthcare Platform, have also been mentioned.