Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine data leaked by hackers

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has reported that stolen data on the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine was released online illegally after a cyber-attack in December 2020. The leak was discovered during an EMA investigation, and evidence of the stolen data was found on hacking forums. The EMA stated that authorities are taking action. This breach is part of a larger trend of cyber-attacks targeting COVID-19 vaccines, including a “global phishing campaign” against organizations involved in vaccine transportation and storage. Security experts emphasize the importance of strong cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector.