US genetic testing lab Baylor Genetics said an unauthorized third party accessed parts of its network and data between June 11 and 17, 2026, potentially involving patients' birth dates, medical testing information, lab results and health insurance details, Social Security numbers for a very limited subset, and for some employees government ID numbers and financial account information [1]. According to TechRadar, the company reported 2,810,878 affected people to the US health department, no threat actor has claimed the attack, and the company says lab operations continued and no misuse is known [1][2]. People who may be affected should review financial account statements, Explanation of Benefits statements and credit reports for unusual activity [1].
US genetic testing lab Baylor Genetics network breached; test results and insurance data of about 2.81 million people at risk
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- Disclosed
- Aug 14, 2026
- Occurred
- Jun 11, 2026
- Published
- Nov 11, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 11, 2026
- Scale
- 2,810,878 people[2]
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What happened
Who is affected
Industries mainly affected: Healthcare
What to do nowOur advice
- Review financial account statements for unusual activity [1].
- Review Explanation of Benefits statements and credit reports .
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- 1Review accounts and insurance records detect[1]
Review account statements, EOBs and credit reports.
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“The investigation determined that an unauthorized third party accessed certain portions of our network, and certain data stored on our network, between June 11 and June 17, 2026.”
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