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London hospitals declare emergency following ransomware attack

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1y ago

London hospitals declare emergency following ransomware attack

A ransomware attack on Synnovis, a medical testing and diagnostics provider in London, has caused major hospitals to declare a critical incident and cancel non-emergency surgeries and pathology appointments. The attack has affected all Synnovis IT systems, resulting in interruptions to pathology services. Hospitals including Guy's and St Thomas' and King's College Hospital Trusts have had to cancel operations involving blood transfusions, including transplant surgeries. The incident is being investigated by the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England, and the National Cyber Security Centre. Ransomware attacks on healthcare providers have been on the rise globally in recent years.

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

Techradar

Techradar · 2y 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.

UnitedHealth hack could take months for full recovery

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y 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.

UnitedHealth confirms Russian ransomware gang behind Change Healthcare hack

TechCrunch · 2y 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.

Security Bite: Ransomware payments hit record $1.1 billion in 2023 despite previous year’s decline

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

Security Bite: Ransomware payments hit record $1.1 billion in 2023 despite previous year’s decline

Ransomware payments reached a record high of $1.1 billion in 2023, almost doubling the previous year's total. Large institutions, hospitals, schools, and government agencies were targeted by intensified operations from ransomware actors. The number of ransomware incidents in hospitals and K-12 schools significantly increased as well. The decrease in ransomware activity in 2022 was attributed to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict shifting the focus of threat actors. The emergence of new ransomware variants and the rise of ransomware-as-a-service indicate a growing threat in the cybersecurity landscape.

Ransomware gang claims responsibility for Kettering Health hack | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 10m ago

Ransomware gang claims responsibility for Kettering Health hack | TechCrunch

A ransomware gang, Interlock, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Kettering Health, affecting hospitals in Ohio. The group stole over 940 gigabytes of data, including sensitive patient and employee information. Despite the theft, Kettering Health did not pay a ransom. The attack disrupted operations, but the healthcare network has restored core electronic health record components, aiming for normalcy. Interlock's public claim suggests ransom negotiations may have stalled.

Two UK teens charged in connection to Scattered Spider ransomware attacks

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 6m ago

Two UK teens charged in connection to Scattered Spider ransomware attacks

US and UK prosecutors have charged two British teenagers, Thalha Jubair and Owen Flowers, for their roles in the Scattered Spider ransomware attacks, which targeted 47 US companies and generated over $115 million in ransom payments. Jubair was charged with conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other offenses, including attacks on the Transport of London. Both were arrested and will appear in court. The attack led to significant damages, and bitcoins were recovered by investigators.

Duvel halts production following ransomware attack — but don't worry, it says there's still plenty of beer

Techradar

Techradar · 2y ago

Duvel halts production following ransomware attack — but don't worry, it says there's still plenty of beer

Belgium's Duvel Moortgat Brewery, famous for its beers such as Duvel and Vedett, experienced a ransomware attack that forced production to be halted. The attack was discovered in the early morning, and while the production disruption is expected to have minimal impact due to sufficient stock levels, the brewery has not stated whether any data was compromised. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack at this time.

An infamous hacking group is reportedly behind the cyberattack that has left US pharmacies reeling

Business Insider

Business Insider · 2y ago

An infamous hacking group is reportedly behind the cyberattack that has left US pharmacies reeling

A recent report reveals that the recent pharmacy delivery disruptions in the US were caused by a ransomware attack orchestrated by a notorious hacker gang known as Blackcat or ALPHV. The gang has been linked to several high-profile data breaches, including attacks on Reddit, Caesars Entertainment, and MGM Resorts. Law enforcement agencies seized websites and decryption keys associated with the gang in December, prompting the hackers to threaten critical infrastructure providers and hospitals. The attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, resulted in ongoing system outages, causing a significant backlog in prescription insurance claims. UnitedHealth Group has employed cybersecurity firms to investigate the breach.

Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India activates emergency centre, deploys support teams for families, says Chairman

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Ahmedabad plane crash: Air India activates emergency centre, deploys support teams for families, says Chairman

Following the crash of Air India Flight AI171 shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad, Air India has activated an emergency response center and support teams for affected families. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner destined for London Gatwick had 242 people onboard. It crashed outside the airport perimeter with heavy smoke after a MAYDAY call. Rescue operations by National Disaster Response Force and other emergency services are ongoing, with no official casualty confirmation yet.

These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch · 1y ago

These were the badly handled data breaches of 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch has compiled a list of recent data breaches and security incidents from various companies. Genetic testing company 23andMe blamed its users for a data breach that exposed millions of customers' data. Change Healthcare, a healthcare tech company, took months to confirm a breach that exposed over 100 million people's private health information. London-based provider Synnovis suffered a ransomware attack, causing months of disruption to NHS services. Cloud computing giant Snowflake experienced mass hacks that targeted its corporate customers. The city of Columbus, Ohio sued a security researcher who reported on a ransomware attack. Salt Typhoon, a China-backed hacking group, infiltrated the networks of U.S. phone and internet providers. MoneyGram, a money transfer company, suffered a data breach, but the number of affected customers remains undisclosed. U.S. retail giant Hot Topic experienced a major data breach, but the company has not publicly confirmed or notified customers about the incident.

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