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Tech Expert: Questions Abound Regarding LabCorp Settlement
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
LabCorp settled for $23 million with 44 state attorneys general following a 2019 breach via its debt collector AMCA, impacting over 27.5 million people. Cybersecurity expert Ed Eisenstein criticised the settlement amount as insufficient, the lengthy resolution time, and weak third-party vendor oversight.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 4 sources have reported it between 25 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026.
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Your approach to third-party vendor security must become proactive and accountable as weak settlements encourage treating data breaches as minor costs. Insist on concrete oversight and faster risk response to avoid costly fallout.
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4 sources · first reported 25 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Sep 2026
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