Why UnitedHealth, Change Healthcare were targeted by ransomware hackers, and more cybercrime will hit patients, doctors
Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-15 08:41:23
Summary
The ransomware attack on UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare subsidiary highlights the attractiveness of data-rich health-care firms to hackers and the sophistication of cyber criminals. Thousands of health providers have not been paid, leading to a federal investigation. The breach underscores the vulnerability of the entire U.S. health-care sector and the increasing threat landscape. Hackers are targeting the health-care industry due to the value of medical data, and the rise of ransomware-as-a-service groups has made it easier for cyber criminals to target vulnerable sectors like health care. Ultimately, security leaders must ensure that their cybersecurity investments are effectively reducing risk levels.
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