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Медицинская лаборатория Гемотест (Gemotest)

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Gemotest faced a 2022 breach impacting over 6 million records of sensitive health and personal information.

Records exposed
6,341,495 records
Breach date
Breach Apr 22, 2022
Last update
Updated Dec 24, 2025

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersGovernment issued IDsHealth insurance informationNamesPassport numbersPhysical addresses

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In April 2022, the Russian medical diagnostic company Gemotest experienced a notable security breach, wherein a database containing sensitive patient data was exposed. Records affected included personally identifiable information such as names, physical addresses, email addresses, government-issued IDs, and health insurance information. This incident underscored the importance of stringent cybersecurity measures within the healthcare sector.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Users faced potential risks of identity theft, fraud, and exposure of medical details.
Business Impact
The incident likely harmed Gemotest's reputation and resulted in regulatory penalties and fines.
Affected Sectors
  • Healthcare
Geographic Impact
  • Russia

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • Monitor credits and accounts for irregular transactions.
  • Request reissuance of government documents if compromised.
  • Sign up for health data protection services to monitor abuse.

Preventive Measures

  • Utilize multi-factor authentication across systems.
  • Implement real-time breach detection technology.
  • Encrypt sensitive data both in transit and at rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Patient records including personal information, government IDs, and health details were compromised.