Data Breach at UnitedHealth Group Affects 192.7 Million Individuals Recent reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reveal that the data breach involving UnitedHealth Group last year impacted the personal information of approximately 192.7 million individuals. This figure surpasses the initial estimate of 190 million disclosed by…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Arrests Made in Connection with April Ransomware Strikes Against M&S, Co-Op, and Harrods Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 10, 2025 Image: Andy Sutherland/Shutterstock British authorities have apprehended four individuals linked to a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents affecting top-tier…
The rise of ransomware attacks has emerged as a formidable challenge for businesses, frequently inflicting severe financial damage and threatening their very existence. As firms grapple with the aftermath of such breaches, many find the path to recovery almost insurmountable, often facing mounting downtime costs, expenses related to data recovery,…
Data Breach Notification, Data Privacy, Data Security Ransomware Attack Reveals Critical Vulnerabilities in Healthcare Resilience and Vendor Dependency Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 21, 2025 The February 2024 ransomware attack on Change Healthcare disrupted operations for numerous healthcare providers and affected sensitive health data of 190 million individuals. (Image:…
Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Experts Discuss the Complexity of UnitedHealth Group’s Recent Data Breach Assessment Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 28, 2025 UnitedHealth Group has announced the data breach has affected approximately 190 million individuals due to the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare in…
Ransomware incidences have recently surged, drawing attention to an emerging player in the cybercrime landscape. A group identifying itself as FunkSec has captured headlines by asserting responsibility for over 80 cyberattacks throughout December 2024, a claim underscored by a report from Check Point Software Technologies. FunkSec differentiates itself from other…
Recent trends in ransomware attacks reveal a concerning evolution in tactics, as highlighted by the latest Threat Report from ESET. This report identifies a significant shift towards state-sponsored cybercriminal activities, with orchestration increasingly coming from government-affiliated groups focused on disruption and financial gain. These actors leverage ransomware not only to…
In 2024, significant events in the realm of cybersecurity have underscored the growing threats businesses face in the digital age. A series of notable cyberattacks, data breaches, the emergence of new threat groups, and the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities have attracted attention from cybersecurity professionals and business owners alike. One…
3rd Party Risk Management, Critical Infrastructure Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Health Sector Faces Cybersecurity Challenges: Insights for 2025 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 25, 2024 Image: Getty Images The healthcare sector experienced unprecedented cybersecurity challenges in 2024, highlighted by a staggering number of data breaches that impacted millions.…
