February 26, 2024 at 03:45PM
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is reportedly behind the severe cyberattack on Change Healthcare, affecting US pharmacies. The attack disrupted services, causing delays in prescription filling and insurance claim transmissions. The group has also been linked to other high-profile attacks and is being sought by the US government with bounties of up to $15 million.
It seems that the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang is reportedly responsible for the massive cyberattack on Change Healthcare, causing disruptions in pharmacies across the US. The attack has affected various IT systems, including those used for insurance claims and prescription processing, leading to significant backlogs in pharmacies.
The American Pharmacists Association has reported delays in getting prescriptions filled due to the cyberattack, and Change Healthcare has stated that the situation is still not resolved. The company is working on multiple approaches to restore the impacted environment but is committed to being proactive and aggressive in bringing the systems back online without taking any shortcuts or additional risks.
ALPHV, which has been linked to the Russian-speaking Darkside/Blackmatter gang responsible for the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, has been increasing its attacks on critical infrastructure targets since a failed takedown attempt by the Feds in December. There have been alleged intrusions into energy providers in the US, Canada, and Spain, as well as attacks on Prudential Financial and LoanDepot.
Furthermore, the US government has offered bounties of up to $15 million for information leading to the identification or location of ALPHV leadership members and/or their arrests. It’s a serious situation with widespread implications for the healthcare and energy industries, and it’s important to stay vigilant and proactive in addressing these cybersecurity threats.