November 20, 2024 at 01:09PM Change Healthcare has restored its clearinghouse services after a February ransomware attack, affecting 94% of hospitals. Despite partial recovery, financial strain persists for providers, with over $6 billion loaned. CEO Andrew Witty faced Congress for the decision to pay a $22 million ransom. Security lapses were criticized as “egregious negligence.” … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 04:06PM United Healthcare revealed that 100 million individuals were affected by the Change Healthcare ransomware attack in February. The breach, attributed to BlackCat/ALPHV, prompted Change Healthcare to pay $22 million in ransom. Subsequently, a second attack occurred by RansomHub. The incidents highlight significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. ### Meeting … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 07:13AM UnitedHealth informed the US health department that a February ransomware attack compromised the information of 100 million individuals. The incident highlights significant security vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, affecting a vast number of people. **Meeting Notes Summary:** – **Incident Reported**: UnitedHealth communicated to the US health department regarding a significant cybersecurity … Read more
October 25, 2024 at 12:06AM UnitedHealth reported that over 100 million individuals had their personal and healthcare data compromised in a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in February. This incident, attributed to the BlackCat gang, is the largest healthcare data breach in recent years, causing significant disruptions and estimated losses of $2.45 billion. ### Meeting … Read more
October 24, 2024 at 11:57PM UnitedHealth confirmed a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare exposed personal information of over 100 million individuals, making it the largest healthcare data breach in recent years. The attack, attributed to the BlackCat group, caused significant operational disruption and resulted in an estimated $2.45 billion in losses for UnitedHealth. ### Meeting … Read more
July 18, 2024 at 05:21PM In the second quarter of 2024, analysis by Identity Theft Resource Center revealed a 1,000% increase in US data breach victims compared to the previous year. The surge was driven by a few large breaches, despite a 12% decrease in the number of incidents. The total victim count for the … Read more
June 18, 2024 at 09:22AM The US government is ending financial support for healthcare providers affected by the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare. The funding program, initiated in March, will conclude on July 12. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services intervened to help struggling providers submit claims. CMS encouraged cybersecurity vigilance and noted the attack’s … Read more
April 30, 2024 at 11:00PM UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testified that hackers used leaked credentials to access Change Healthcare’s Citrix portal, leading to a ransomware attack that compromised personal and health information of potentially millions of people in America. The company paid a ransom but was extorted a second time. They have incurred significant … Read more
April 23, 2024 at 02:59PM UnitedHealth Group recently experienced cyberattacks compromising customers’ personal data. The company is conducting a data review expected to take several months. Change Healthcare, a subsidiary, was hit by a ransomware attack, leading to payment to perpetrators. The company also suffered another attack resulting in substantial data theft. UnitedHealth Group is … Read more
April 19, 2024 at 07:42PM Ransomware attacks decreased after disruptions by LockBit and BlackCat, but have since increased with the emergence of RansomHub. Change HealthCare was extorted through RansomHub after already paying a ransom to BlackCat/ALPHV. Other targets included Omni Hotels, Nexperia, United Nations, and Octapharma Plasma. Additional ransomware variants were also identified this week. … Read more