Police arrest suspect in murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, with grainy pics the only tech involved

December 9, 2024 at 08:04PM Pennsylvania police arrested Luigi Mangione, suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC. A McDonald’s employee recognized him, leading to his capture. Authorities retrieved a ghost gun, fake IDs, and documents. The NYPD’s surveillance efforts were inadequate, highlighting challenges in utilizing technology for crime prevention and detection. ### Meeting … Read more

UnitedHealth Reveals 100M Compromised in Change Healthcare Breach

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