Amgen IncCyberattack leaked patient data, deemed material, triggering regulatory and legal risks.
US biopharmaceutical company Amgen has announced that hackers stole its data and patient health information in a cyberattack involving a cloud storage system operated by an external vendor. In a regulatory filing, Amgen said it assessed the number of affected files and the sensitivity of the information they contain, and determined the incident to be material. The company has activated its cybersecurity response plan, initiated containment measures and an investigation by outside experts, and is examining whether and to what extent patient information, confidential corporate data, and intellectual property were accessed or stolen. At this time, no impact has been identified on its products, manufacturing operations, financial reporting systems, or ability to serve patients.
Amgen IncCyberattack leaked patient data, deemed material, triggering regulatory and legal risks.