Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable to ransomware, report finds
The most vulnerable hospitals are unprepared to deal with the impact of digital extortion as ransomware attacks target health care facilities.
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Change Healthcare
Ransomware used in attack that disrupted US hospitals
Electronic health records and systems used to order tests, procedures and medications remain unavailable at some affected hospitals.
Data stolen in Change Healthcare attack likely included U.S. service members, executive says
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty tells Senate committee that Change Healthcare didn’t have MFA enabled on the server that was attacked in February, resulting in a $22…
Stolen Change Healthcare data could contain information on ‘a substantial portion’ of Americans
The revelations from the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary come as the company acknowledges paying a ransom in the case.
Congress rails against UnitedHealth Group after ransomware attack
House lawmakers argue that growing consolidation in the health care sector has created vulnerabilities to cyberattacks.
Extortion group threatens to sell Change Healthcare data
The data reportedly includes personal information and health details for customers of a variety of companies linked to the payment processor.
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ALPHV steps up laundering of Change Healthcare ransom payments
As the ransomware group moves to hide its $22 million, its affiliate notchy is laying low after reportedly being stiffed on payment.
Top Democrat proposes minimum cybersecurity standards in wake of Change Healthcare attack
The new legislation from Sen. Mark Warner comes as health care groups say they would oppose such proposals.
Health care groups resist cybersecurity rules in wake of landmark breach
A ransomware attack on a payment processor has crippled the U.S. health care system, creating new momentum for cybersecurity regulations.
Ransomware group behind Change Healthcare attack goes dark
ALPHV/BlackCat reportedly received $22 million from Change Healthcare before scamming its affiliates ahead of a possible rebrand.