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As Change Healthcare's outage drags on, fears grow that patient data could be released

TechCrunch · 1y ago

As Change Healthcare's outage drags on, fears grow that patient data could be released

A cyberattack at Change Healthcare has caused a major outage in the US healthcare system for the second consecutive week. Hospitals have been unable to check insurance benefits, handle prior authorizations, or process billing, while pharmacies have struggled to determine prescription costs without access to health insurance records. Change Healthcare, which handles billions of healthcare transactions annually and is owned by UnitedHealth Group, has not confirmed whether patient data has been compromised, leading to concerns about the security of sensitive medical information. A ransomware gang claiming responsibility for the attack has allegedly stolen millions of patients' private medical data.

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Change Healthcare faces another ransomware threat—and it looks credible

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Change Healthcare faces another ransomware threat—and it looks credible

Change Healthcare, a US healthcare company that fell victim to a ransomware attack earlier this year, is now facing another extortion attempt. A new ransomware group called RansomHub claims to have 4 terabytes of Change Healthcare's stolen data and is demanding a ransom payment. The group threatened to sell the data to the highest bidder if the ransom is not paid. While the authenticity of the claim cannot be fully verified, screenshots of patient records and a data-sharing contract have been shared as evidence. This latest incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in dealing with ransomware groups, even after paying a ransom.

UnitedHealth says Blackcat is the reason healthcare providers are going unpaid

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

UnitedHealth says Blackcat is the reason healthcare providers are going unpaid

Health insurance provider UnitedHealth has identified the Blackcat hacker group as responsible for a cyber attack that caused a nationwide disruption in healthcare services. The attack targeted UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare system, causing a week-long outage and disrupting payments for hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. Blackcat, also known as ALPHV, has previously claimed credit for numerous high-profile hacks. The US government has offered a $15 million reward for information on the group's location. In a deleted message, Blackcat claimed to have stolen millions of patient records, including sensitive medical and insurance data. The breach could have a significant impact on healthcare services in the US.

Khosla Ventures leads Even Healthcare's $30 mn funding round

VCCircle

VCCircle · 9m ago

Khosla Ventures leads Even Healthcare's $30 mn funding round

Bengaluru-based healthcare company Even Healthcare has secured $30 million in a Series A funding round led by Khosla Ventures. The funding will be used to support the company's hospital operations and scale patient care processes. Even Healthcare plans to open three secondary-care hospitals in Bengaluru. The company offers free consultations, diagnostic tests, and cashless hospitalization through its in-house clinics. This latest funding round brings Even Healthcare's total funding raised to $50 million. Founded in 2020, the company aims to simplify healthcare in India and improve patient experiences.

India's 80% data stored abroad, it's risky: Bhavish on Windows outage

Inshorts · 1y ago

India's 80% data stored abroad, it's risky: Bhavish on Windows outage

Entrepreneur Bhavish Aggarwal said while the global Windows outage was not deliberate, it represents "an outcome that could also happen due to deliberate action by bad actors". "And since 80% of our data is stored outside India, we won't be able to do anything," he stated. "Government needs to recognise the risk...and bring more stringent data localisation norms," he added.

US health tech giant Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1y ago

US health tech giant Change Healthcare hit by cyberattack | TechCrunch

Change Healthcare, a major U.S. healthcare technology company, has confirmed a cyberattack on its systems. The specific nature of the attack was not disclosed, but the company took immediate action to disconnect its systems to prevent further impact. The disruption is expected to last for at least a day. Local pharmacies are experiencing outages due to the cyberattack, with a healthcare provider in Michigan citing a nationwide outage from Change Healthcare. The company handles patient payments and claims to handle 15 billion healthcare transactions annually. The attack comes after the recent merger between UnitedHealth Group, Optum, and Change Healthcare.

Ransomware attack blamed for Change Healthcare outage stalling US prescriptions

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Ransomware attack blamed for Change Healthcare outage stalling US prescriptions

The cyberattack on U.S. health tech company Change Healthcare that caused disruptions in hospitals and pharmacies was found to be caused by the BlackCat ransomware group. Patient data theft has not yet been confirmed. Change Healthcare, a major healthcare processor handling billions of healthcare transactions annually, is still dealing with the aftermath of the attack. The parent company, UnitedHealth Group, had previously identified a "suspected nation-state" threat actor in its systems, but it remains uncertain if this attribution is accurate. The American Hospital Association has advised disconnecting from the affected systems until they're deemed safe to reconnect.

Epic Games CEO fears Google may still be able to stifle Play Store competitors

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Epic Games CEO fears Google may still be able to stifle Play Store competitors

Fortnite owner Epic Games has won an antitrust case against Google, but CEO Tim Sweeney is concerned that Google will not have to eliminate its high fees. The lawsuit accused Google of preventing access to competing app stores and paying developers to discourage competition. A San Francisco federal court will decide in January how Google will have to change its business practices, which could potentially cost the company billions. Sweeney fears that Google may offer solutions that do not actually promote competition and still collect high fees. Google plans to appeal the verdict.

After collecting $22 million, AlphV ransomware group stages FBI takedown

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

After collecting $22 million, AlphV ransomware group stages FBI takedown

The ransomware group AlphV, also known as BlackCat, has disappeared shortly after receiving a $22 million payment from Change Healthcare, a major US health care payment processor. Prior to this, the group had taken down Change Healthcare's systems for two weeks, causing major disruptions in the prescription drug market. However, an alleged AlphV affiliate claimed that the group had scammed them out of their share of the payment. Days later, AlphV's website displayed a message claiming it had been seized by the FBI, though there are suspicions that the group staged the takedown and kept the full payment for themselves.

It’s time to hand cybersecurity over to the computers

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

It’s time to hand cybersecurity over to the computers

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the American healthcare industry, disrupting essential services and potentially compromising patient care. Recent attacks by the ransomware group ALPHV on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, cost providers an estimated $1 billion a day. It is crucial for healthcare systems to adopt autonomous digital infrastructure to ensure robust cybersecurity and protect patient data. The federal government must incentivize modernization efforts and update regulations to support the adoption of secure and reliable autonomous systems. Additionally, the use of passwords should be abolished in favor of more secure passcodes generated by autonomous systems. Collaborative efforts are needed to safeguard critical digital infrastructure and ensure uninterrupted healthcare services.

Microsoft Outage: IT Ministry issues advisory, says problem related to recent update in product

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Microsoft Outage: IT Ministry issues advisory, says problem related to recent update in product

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory following disruptions in global and Indian airlines, banks, and other institutions caused by an outage in Microsoft products. The outage appears to be related to a recent update in the CrowdStrike agent Falcon Sensor, causing Windows hosts to crash and display a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). The issue has been identified and updates have been released to resolve it. Microsoft users worldwide, including in India, have reported service outages across various Microsoft services. The cause of the outage is believed to be a new update from cybersecurity software firm CrowdStrike.

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