Ampath Laboratories Confirms Cyber Incident, Disputes Data Theft Claims

• •Ampath Laboratories confirmed a cybersecurity incident on October 2, 2026.
• •The lab disputes claims of 80 million patient records being stolen, stating the number refers to database entries.
• •No evidence has been found of compromised medical records or banking information.

Ampath Laboratories, a South African pathology lab, confirmed a cybersecurity incident detected on October 2, 2026, affecting part of its IT environment. The lab disputes claims by the threat actor ByteToBreach, who alleged the theft of 80 million patient records, asserting that the figure refers to database entries rather than unique individuals. Ampath stated that there is no evidence of compromised patient medical records, health diagnoses, or banking information, with the potentially affected data limited to personal demographic and administrative information. The company has activated incident response protocols, including containment measures and an ongoing investigation supported by independent cyber forensic specialists. As of now, Ampath urges caution against unverified claims made by threat actors and emphasizes the importance of verified information. The investigation is still ongoing, and the lab's services remain fully functional.