In mid-August 2026, Novocure, a global oncology company, confirmed a cyberattack on its information systems. This incident exposed data belonging to more than 1,400 U.S. patients and an undisclosed number of employees.
The compromised data includes names, phone numbers, medical information for a small subset of patients, patient ID numbers for a broader group, and employee job titles. No Social Security numbers, financial account data, or access to medical treatment devices were reported as compromised. The exact number of affected employees and the full scope of medical information exposed remains unclear.
Additional details regarding this incident, including official notification letters to consumers, have not been publicly identified. Data privacy laws may require delayed notifications, and further information may emerge over time.