February 23, 2024 at 04:42AM
US healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Optum experienced a cyberattack by suspected “nation-state” hackers, leading to IT system shutdowns and service disruptions. The incident impacts 119 Change Healthcare and Optum services, affecting payment processing in pharmacies and leading to widespread disconnection from UHG services. The exact nature and extent of the attack are still under investigation.
Certainly! Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
1. UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, Optum Solutions, experienced a cyberattack on the Change Healthcare platform, allegedly by “nation-state” hackers.
2. This cyberattack prompted the shutdown of IT systems and various services, impacting 119 Change Healthcare and Optum services and platforms.
3. The disruption has led to widespread problems in the US healthcare system, affecting healthcare organizations, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and the US military’s healthcare provider, Tricare.
4. The American Hospital Association has advised healthcare organizations to disconnect from Optum until it is independently deemed safe to reconnect.
5. There are indications that the cyberattack may be ransomware-related, potentially involving the theft of patient and corporate data.
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