February 28, 2024 at 07:38PM The ALPHV/BlackCat cybercrime gang has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, impacting pharmacies and hospitals across the US. They allege to have stolen significant sensitive data, but their credibility is questionable. UnitedHealth Group is investigating the incident and coordinating with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts. The healthcare … Read more
December 8, 2023 at 06:30PM Norton Healthcare, a major Kentucky health system, was hit by a ransomware attack in May, exposing patient, employee, and dependent personal information. The incident involved unauthorized access to network storage devices, but not the medical record system. The attack was claimed by the BlackCat/ALPHV gang, highlighting the ongoing threat to … Read more
November 10, 2023 at 01:12PM Researchers have discovered that around 60 million personal and medical records may have been exposed due to the use of a legacy protocol in medical equipment. The researchers found that many users of the protocol do not implement security controls, leading to data leakage. The protocol does have security measures, … Read more
November 7, 2023 at 06:43PM TransForm, a shared service provider for multiple hospitals in Ontario, has confirmed that a recent cyberattack on their systems was a ransomware attack. The attackers stole a database containing information on 5.6 million patient visits. The impacted hospitals had to reschedule appointments and redirect non-emergency cases. The organization has stated … Read more