A hacker attack and the impossibility, even hours later, of establishing when “full operation can be restored“. Synlab Italia’s IT systems are victims, hit by pirates on Thursday. Consequence was one interruption of activities also at physical withdrawal points.
Hacker attack on Synlab: activities suspended at sampling points, medical centers and laboratories
The companypresent in Monza and Brianza, was attacked throughout the country and established a task force, made up of internal and external professionals.
“As a precaution, as soon as the attack was identified and in accordance with company IT security procedures, all company IT systems in Italy were immediately deactivated – he announced in a note – The company is working to mitigate the impacts and restore its systems as soon as possible, in collaboration with the competent authorities. Unfortunately, due to the current situation, we inform our Customers and Patients that all activities at sampling points, medical centers and laboratories in Italy remain suspended until further notice, including the download and collection of reports“.
Hacker attack on Synlab: the company invites you to be contacted on social media if necessary
An update on Friday 19 April: “Synlab will keep its users informed on developments of the situation through its social media. We invite you to contact us privately through the chats on our social channels to let us know your request. We will try to respond privately“.
