According to National Business Daily, citing an announcement by WuXi AppTec, the DNA Encoded Library (DEL) platform under its biology business unit recently experienced a cybersecurity incident [1]. The company activated its incident response, engaged external cybersecurity experts and legal counsel to investigate, and proactively contacted relevant clients [1]. As of the announcement, the company stated that its systems and operations remain normal and no evidence has been found that data was publicly disclosed, misused, or improperly exploited [1].
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WuXi AppTec Discloses Cybersecurity Incident Involving DEL Platform
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- Aug 25, 2026
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- Nov 10, 2026
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- Nov 7, 2026
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As of the announcement, the company stated that its systems and operations remain normal and no evidence has been found that data was publicly disclosed, misused, or improperly exploited [1]
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As of the announcement, the company stated that its systems and operations remain normal and no evidence has been found that data was publicly disclosed, misused, or improperly exploited [1].
Source excerpt: "After market close on August 24, WuXi AppTec (603259.SH, share price RMB 155.84, market cap RMB 465 billion) issued a Voluntary Announcement disclosing that the DNA Encoded Library platform (DEL platform) of its biology business segment recently experienced a cybersecurity incident." [1].
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“8月24日盘后，药明康德（603259.SH，股价155.84元，市值4650亿元）发布《自愿性公告》，披露其生物学业务板块的DNA Encoded Library平台（DEL平台）近期遭遇一起网络安全事件。”
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