Headquartered in Mountain View, California, Omnicell is a healthcare technology company. Omnicell was founded in 1992 by Randall Lipps, who is currently the CEO, president, and chairman.
The breach was a ransomware attack that affected an undisclosed number of individuals. We are aware of a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Security is a top priority for Omnicell, and the Company continues to work to take a series of measures to safeguard the integrity of its information technology systems,” read the statement.
“On May 4, 2022, Omnicell, Inc. (the “Company” or “Omnicell”) determined that certain of its information technology systems were affected by ransomware impacting certain internal systems.,” the filing said. “Based on the Company’s assessment to date, there is no known disruption in the operation of our customers’ medication management devices, including automated dispensing systems or robotic equipment.”
This breach occurred on May 4, 2022.
The breach impacts an unknown number of customers and employees. The company only employs a few thousand people, meaning that the extent of the violation may be minimal. “The Company (Omnicell) has notified appropriate law enforcement authorities. The Company is also working closely with cybersecurity experts and legal counsel.”
Omnicell never released any more information on the breach. After the initial investigation, it appears Omnicell never released more details about the violation.