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Minmed hit by cybersecurity breach affecting telehealth services
Singapore-based healthcare group Minmed has disclosed a cybersecurity incident impacting its teleconsultation and screening service platforms. The company has clarified that patient clinical records remain uncompromised by the breach.
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Minmed Group, a regional healthcare provider with significant operations in Singapore, announced it had experienced a cybersecurity incident affecting its digital health service delivery systems. The breach disrupted access to its teleconsultation and health screening platforms, impacting the group's ability to deliver remote healthcare services to patients.
In a statement addressing the incident, Minmed emphasized that patient clinical records and sensitive medical data stored in its core systems had not been accessed or compromised. The company said it had taken immediate steps to contain the incident and restore affected services.
The healthcare group did not provide specific details about the nature of the attack, the number of patients affected, or an estimated timeline for full service restoration. Minmed serves a substantial patient base across Singapore and the broader Asia-Pacific region through its network of clinics and digital health platforms.
The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges facing healthcare providers in the region, as medical organizations increasingly expand their digital service offerings. Regulatory authorities in Singapore, including the Personal Data Protection Commission, have previously emphasized the importance of robust cybersecurity measures within the healthcare sector.