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Novo Nordisk Reports Cybersecurity Incident Involving Patient Data Breach

Novo Nordisk Reports Cybersecurity Incident Involving Patient Data Breach

First seen 11 Jun 2026, 16:39 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •June 12, 2026 at 16:08 UTC
  • •Unauthorized access to internal IT systems at Novo Nordisk confirmed on June 11, 2026.
  • •Non-public personal data from clinical trials was copied, but not directly linked to individuals.
  • •Core operations remain unaffected; affected systems are being restored safely.

On June 11, 2026, Novo Nordisk announced a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its internal IT systems. The breach included the copying of non-public personal data related to patients participating in clinical trials, although this data is not directly linked to any individuals. The company has engaged external cybersecurity experts and is cooperating with relevant authorities to investigate the incident. As a precaution, several internal IT systems were temporarily taken offline, but core business operations remain unaffected. Novo Nordisk is notifying impacted parties and has advised patients to remain vigilant for any unusual occurrences. The specific categories of data affected may include patient ID, year of birth, sex, and health data. The company does not consider the incident to pose immediate risks to patients.

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Timeline

2026-06-11
Novo Nordisk identifies cybersecurity incident
The company reported unauthorized access to internal IT systems, leading to a data breach involving patient information.
Gurufocus
2026-06-11
Investigation launched with external experts
Novo Nordisk initiated an investigation with external cybersecurity professionals and is coordinating with authorities.
Channelnewsasia
2026-06-11
Internal IT systems taken offline
As a precaution, several internal IT systems were temporarily shut down to protect the company's infrastructure.
Investegate
2026-06-12
Core operations remain unaffected
Novo Nordisk confirmed that its core business operations continue to run normally despite the incident.
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