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Change Healthcare attack that disrupted prescriptions blamed on BlackCat ransomware

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

Change Healthcare attack that disrupted prescriptions blamed on BlackCat ransomware

Last week, US health tech giant Change Healthcare experienced a cyber attack that left some applications unavailable. It has now been revealed that the attack was ransomware, carried out by the group ALPHV (BlackCat). Although it is unclear whether any data was stolen during the attack, given that Change Healthcare is a major prescription medication processor, there is a possibility that millions of customers' data may have been compromised. The incident has also caused disruptions in local Michigan pharmacies. BlackCat is known as one of the largest and most dangerous ransomware operators.

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UnitedHealth confirms Russian ransomware gang behind Change Healthcare hack

TechCrunch · 1y ago

UnitedHealth confirms Russian ransomware gang behind Change Healthcare hack

American health insurance company UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that its health tech subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has experienced a ransomware attack. The attack, claimed by Russia-based group ALPHV/BlackCat, has disrupted hospitals and pharmacies across the US. Change Healthcare, which handles billing for over 67,000 pharmacies, took its systems offline to remove the hackers. The full impact of the attack on patients' information and UnitedHealth Group's systems is being investigated. ALPHV/BlackCat has claimed to have stolen sensitive health and patient information, but this has not yet been verified.

UnitedHealth says online platform fully functional after Change Healthcare hack

Reuters · 1y ago

UnitedHealth says online platform fully functional after Change Healthcare hack

UnitedHealth Group has announced that its electronic prescribing and claims submission services are fully functional again following a cyberattack on its tech unit, Change Healthcare. The attack, conducted by the Blackcat ransomware group, disrupted electronic pharmacy refills and insurance transactions across the US healthcare system. UnitedHealth expects to begin testing and restoring connectivity to its medical claims network and software on March 18. Electronic payment functionality is set to be available for connection on March 15.

UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare's pharmacy network back online

Reuters · 1y ago

UnitedHealth unit Change Healthcare's pharmacy network back online

UnitedHealth Group has announced that its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has restored its pharmacy network, following a cyber attack that affected its operations for several weeks. Change Healthcare processes approximately half of all medical claims in the US, making the attack a significant disruption in the healthcare industry. While most major pharmacy and payment systems are now operational, UnitedHealth is still working on bringing some pharmacies online. The US Department of Health and Human Services has initiated an investigation into the cyber attack, which UnitedHealth attributed to the "Blackcat" ransomware group. The full extent of the data breach is still unknown.

FBI warns US hospitals they may be hit by BlackCat ransomware, so be on their guard

Techradar

Techradar · 1y ago

FBI warns US hospitals they may be hit by BlackCat ransomware, so be on their guard

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the FBI and HHS, have issued a warning to hospitals and healthcare organizations about the ALPHV (BlackCat) ransomware. The advisory states that since mid-December 2023, ALPHV has been targeting healthcare firms, and around 70 organizations have had their data leaked on the dark web. The ransomware group has improved its communication with victims and upgraded its encryption software. In a recent attack, US health tech giant Change Healthcare was hit by ALPHV ransomware. Hospitals are being advised to take necessary measures to mitigate these threats.

Health care giant comes clean about recent hack and paid ransom

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

Health care giant comes clean about recent hack and paid ransom

Change Healthcare recently experienced a ransomware attack that disrupted the US prescription market for two weeks. The attack was made possible through a compromised account that did not have multifactor authentication (MFA) in place. Hackers gained access to the account and moved within the systems before exfiltrating data. The breach started on February 12, and after remaining undetected for nine days, the attackers deployed ransomware, forcing the company to rebuild its entire IT infrastructure. The company paid a ransom of $22 million to the attackers, but they failed to destroy the stolen data as promised. Change Healthcare has since restored its systems, with payment processing at 86% of pre-incident levels.

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.

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.

US officials urge UnitedHealth to expedite payments to providers

Reuters · 1y ago

US officials urge UnitedHealth to expedite payments to providers

UnitedHealth Group has been asked by U.S. government officials to expedite payments to healthcare providers following a hack of its Change Healthcare tech unit. In an open letter, officials from the Department of Labor and the Department of Health and Human Services called on UnitedHealth and other companies in the industry to take action to mitigate the effects of the cyberattack on patients and providers. The hack, carried out by the "Blackcat" ransomware group, disrupted medical claims and payments and affected electronic pharmacy refills and insurance transactions. UnitedHealth expects to restore services by mid-March.

UnitedHealth hack could take months for full recovery

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

UnitedHealth hack could take months for full recovery

UnitedHealth Group, the largest US health insurer, faces a lengthy recovery period following a cyberattack on its Change Healthcare unit. The attack, launched by a hacking group known as ALPHV or BlackCat, has been one of the most disruptive to America's healthcare infrastructure. While UnitedHealth has not provided a timeline for full recovery, cybersecurity experts believe it could take months. The breach highlights the vulnerability of healthcare systems and the need for improved cybersecurity measures. ALPHV, a Russian-speaking cybercrime gang, has targeted several hospitals and small healthcare providers, showing persistence in its ransomware attacks.

US officials urge UnitedHealth to expedite payments to providers

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

US officials urge UnitedHealth to expedite payments to providers

The US government has urged UnitedHealth Group to speed up payments to healthcare providers following a cyberattack on the insurer's tech unit, Change Healthcare. The hack disrupted medical claims and payments, prompting officials to ask UnitedHealth and other industry companies to take action to mitigate harm to patients and providers. The US government has also announced plans to accelerate Medicare and Medicaid payments to affected hospitals. The cyberattack, attributed to the Blackcat ransomware group, has caused disruptions in electronic pharmacy refills and insurance transactions. UnitedHealth expects to restore services by mid-March.

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