US to probe Change Healthcare’s data protection standards as lawsuits mount

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 … Read more

Rhysida ransomware wants $3.6 million for children’s stolen data

February 28, 2024 at 03:42PM The Rhysida ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, impacting medical care and compromising sensitive data. With ongoing efforts to restore IT systems, service disruptions persist, requiring manual processes and extended payment timelines. The gang threatens to sell stolen data for 60 BTC, … Read more

Pharmacy Delays Across US Blamed on Nation-State Hackers

February 22, 2024 at 06:54PM Change Healthcare, a part of UnitedHealth Group, suffered a cyberattack from a suspected nation-state actor, causing widespread delays for US prescription refills. This incident affects patient care and poses potential data exposure risks. The healthcare sector, heavily reliant on third-party providers, needs to bolster its cybersecurity defenses to mitigate future … Read more