Hacker attack on Hannover prescription verifier compromises over 70,000 patient records

Cybercriminals breached a health‑data verification service based in Hannover, Lower Saxony, that processes prescription checks. The attack is reported to have exposed more than 70,000 sensitive patient files, including medical information, addresses and billing details. The compromised data belong to individuals insured through the organization, raising concerns about privacy, potential fraud and the security of Germany’s health‑care infrastructure.

Authorities are investigating the incident and have warned affected patients of possible misuse of their personal and health information. The breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in digital health‑service platforms and may prompt tighter security measures across similar systems in Germany.