March 14, 2024 at 10:09AM
Change Healthcare is under investigation for an alleged 6 TB data theft by the ALPHV ransomware group. The US Department of Health and Human Services is initiating a formal inquiry into the cyberattack’s impact on healthcare facilities. Change Healthcare is slowly restoring services after the attack, facing lawsuits and forensic analysis.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. Change Healthcare is under investigation for a 6 TB data theft by the ALPHV ransomware group.
2. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is formally inquiring into Change Healthcare’s data protection practices due to the magnitude of the cyberattack.
3. Change Healthcare’s critical functions, such as processing insurance claims and prescriptions, were impacted by the cyberattack.
4. The investigation will focus on the company’s compliance with data protection and privacy rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
5. The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack and allegedly stole sensitive data, including health information, payment details, and source code.
6. Change Healthcare is gradually restoring its services following the cyberattack, with some systems already back online and others expected to resume in the coming weeks.
7. The company is also facing potential legal actions, with at least six class-action lawsuits filed against it.
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