Molecular Testing Labs Data Breach

On or about March 11, 2025, Molecular Testing Labs (“MTL”) discovered that a data hosting and security vendor retained by MTL had experienced a cybersecurity incident impacting MTL systems and data. The company immediately launched an investigation, engaged a national cybersecurity firm, and notified law enforcement. A forensic review determined that unauthorized access occurred between March 7, 2025, and March 11, 2025.

While there is no evidence that personal information has been misused, MTL concluded that certain sensitive data may have been involved. Out of caution, MTL is notifying affected individuals and offering complimentary credit monitoring and fraud assistance services through Cyberscout (a TransUnion company).

Molecular Testing Labs is a diagnostic laboratory that provides specialized testing services to healthcare providers nationwide including analyzing genetic material (DNA/RNA) for infectious diseases, pharmacogenetics (how genes affect drug response), and toxicology.

Following the breach, MTL implemented enhanced security measures and continues to monitor its systems.

If you received a Data Breach notification letter from MTL, it confirms that your information was potentially impacted.

What information is involved in the Molecular Testing Labs Data Breach?

Compromised information may include:

Your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) includes details that can be used to identify you. Organizations are legally obligated to safeguard this data, and failure to do so can result in statutory fines and other legal consequences. If PII is stolen, it may be exploited by criminals to commit identity fraud.

A specific category of PII is Protected Health Information (PHI), which pertains to personal medical data. PHI is safeguarded under both federal and state regulations. Entities such as healthcare providers and businesses that manage PHI must ensure its security. Just like PII, compromised PHI can be misused by identity thieves, and it’s common for cybercriminals to use both types of information together.

If your data has been exposed in a breach, one of the most effective steps you can take is to enroll in credit and identity monitoring services promptly.

Residents of California benefit from additional privacy protections under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which grants enhanced rights regarding personal data. Additionally, California residents also benefit from medical privacy protections under the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), which specifically grants enhanced protections for confidential medical data.

If you received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH letter from Molecular Testing Labs, your personal, financial, and/or medical information may be at risk. This type of data can be exploited by identity thieves to commit fraud and other crimes.

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