Healthcare solutions provider Henry Schein recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident that disrupted some of its business operations and may have resulted in a data breach. On October 15, the company reported that it had fallen victim to a cyberattack on the previous day, impacting its manufacturing and distribution divisions. In response to the breach, Henry Schein took certain systems offline to contain the situation, leading to temporary disruptions in its business operations. Importantly, the incident did not affect the company's practice management software, ensuring that customer services and patient data remained intact. However, as of the latest update, the company's website remains inaccessible, citing technical difficulties. Henry Schein has taken a proactive approach to the incident by engaging external cybersecurity and forensic IT experts to investigate the potential data impact and to address the situation. Additionally, the company has notified relevant law enforcement authorities regarding the breach, indicating the seriousness of the incident. While Henry Schein has not provided further details about the nature of the cyberattack, the limited information available suggests that it may involve ransomware. In addition, efforts to gather more information are ongoing, and Henry Schein has yet to provide further details about the incident. Headquartered in Melville, New York, the company plays a vital role in the healthcare sector, offering business, clinical, supply chain, and technology solutions to dental and other medical organizations. With over 23,000 employees and a global customer base exceeding one million, the incident underscores the increasing threat that cybersecurity breaches pose to the healthcare industry's critical infrastructure.
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