Crime & Safety

Hacked: N.J. Company's Health Info For 34,000 People Exposed, Reports Say

More than 34,000 accounts at a New Jersey based company that collects health information were hacked, according to reports.

More than 34,000 accounts at a New Jersey based company that collects health information were hacked, according to reports.

Quest Diagnostics Inc., a medical laboratory, says its Internet network was hacked, exposing the personal health information of about 34,000 people, according to The Associated Press and News12.

An "unauthorized" third party gained access to customer information including names, dates of birth, lab results and telephone numbers, according to News12.

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The Nov. 26 hack did not include Social Security numbers, credit card accounts, insurance details or any other financial information, according to the reports.

The company has set up a dedicated number to field questions regarding the breach at 888-320-9970.

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