Ransomware group Blackcat is behind cyberattack on UnitedHealth division, company says
Publishing timestamp: 2024-02-29 12:42:21
Summary
Change Healthcare confirms ransomware attack by Blackcat causing disruptions to pharmacies and health systems in the U.S. Data breach includes medical records, insurance records, and payment information. Cybersecurity experts are working to address the matter, but the systems have been down for nine days. UnitedHealth suspects a nation-state-associated actor, but experts believe Blackcat is a for-profit cybercrime operation. Ransomware attacks in the healthcare sector can have immediate harm on patients' physical safety.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/29/blackcat-claims-responsibility-for-cyberattack-at-unitedhealth.html