#HealthcareRansomware

Possible China link to Change Healthcare ransomware attack

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March 7, 2024 at 01:40PM Menlo Security linked China to the ALPHV/BlackCat gang behind the Change Healthcare ransomware attack, impacting US pharmacies. The criminals demanded a $22 million Bitcoin ransom, suggesting ties to Chinese state-backed groups. Menlo also found evidence of Notchy’s involvement and purchases of malware tools, causing significant impact on US healthcare infrastructure. … Read more

Norton Healthcare discloses data breach after May ransomware attack

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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