A historic cyberattack has recently come to light, surpassing all previous breaches in the healthcare sector. In February 2024, UnitedHealth Group, the world’s largest healthcare company by revenue, was targeted in a sophisticated ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of over 100 million individuals nationwide. This unprecedented event primarily…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Payment Card Theft Trends, Internet Archive Update Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • October 24, 2024 Image: Shutterstock This week’s cybersecurity roundup reveals significant developments globally, highlighting the U.S. government’s actions to restrict bulk data transfers to China, alongside Visa’s warnings about…
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations are often confronted by threats that were previously underestimated or overlooked. A recent advisory issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI, illustrates the urgency for organizations to adopt advanced…
The Senate Finance Committee Chair is requesting additional details regarding the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare, highlighting ongoing concerns about the security of sensitive healthcare information. This incident comes amidst a growing number of cyber incidents targeting the healthcare sector, underscoring its vulnerability in the face of advancing cyber threats.…
Change Healthcare Allegedly Pays $22 Million Ransom to BlackCat Ransomware Group Amid Ongoing Cyberattack In a troubling development in the ongoing saga of cybercrime, U.S. healthcare firm Change Healthcare reportedly made a $22 million extortion payment to the notorious BlackCat ransomware group, also known as ALPHV. This action follows severe…
Recent developments surrounding the BlackCat ransomware group have raised significant concerns within the cybersecurity community, as the actors appear to have executed a strategic exit from their operations. Following the upload of a fraudulent law enforcement seizure banner, BlackCat has reportedly shuttered its darknet presence, a move indicative of a…
Lehigh Valley Hospital Suffers Massive Ransomware Attack: Patient Data Compromised In a significant cybersecurity breach, Lehigh Valley Health Network, a hospital system located in Pennsylvania, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack executed by the notorious BlackCat group. The incident, which took place in early 2023, has resulted in the…
Recent ransomware attacks have escalated, impacting organizations across the globe and leaving no sector untouched. A report from Trustwave SpiderLabs reveals a substantial uptick in attacks, particularly in the United States, where the financial sector, including banks and credit unions, has experienced an alarming concentration of incidents. This year alone…
