In a significant breach of cybersecurity, UnitedHealth Group has reported that a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, in February 2024, has compromised personal and healthcare information of approximately 190 million individuals. This incident, which occurred in the United States, represents the largest medical data breach in the nation’s…
In a recent development, one of the most significant medical-related data breaches in U.S. history has been confirmed to be even more extensive than previously estimated. The ransomware attack that targeted UnitedHealth’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has affected approximately 190 million individuals, nearly double earlier assessments. This cyber incident, which occurred…
Change Healthcare’s Data Breach Affects Over 190 Million Americans Pierluigi Paganini January 26, 2025 The recent data breach at Change Healthcare has proven to be far more extensive than initially reported, impacting around 190 million individuals across the United States. This shocking revelation underscores the severity of the cyber incident…
UnitedHealth Group has disclosed a significant ransomware attack targeting its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, which occurred in February 2024. This cyber incident has reportedly affected around 190 million individuals across the United States, marking it as the largest healthcare data breach in U.S. history. Initial assessments had estimated the impact to…
UnitedHealth Reports Cyberattack Impacting Millions Through Change Healthcare In a significant cybersecurity incident, UnitedHealth Group has disclosed that approximately 190 million individuals may have been affected by a cyberattack against Change Healthcare, a major health technology firm. This breach raises critical concerns about the security measures in place for sensitive…
UnitedHealth has confirmed that a ransomware attack on its Change Healthcare division earlier this year affected approximately 190 million people in the United States, a figure nearly double the previous estimates. Following the market close on Friday, UnitedHealth, a leading health insurance provider, disclosed this updated statistic to TechCrunch. “Change…
Fraud Management and Cybercrime: Lessons from a Recent Ransomware Attack On January 10, 2025, PowerSchool, a significant provider of K-12 student information systems, revealed a data breach that has raised concerns among schools, students, and parents. The California-based company reported that unauthorized actors had stolen vast amounts of student data…
In a recent interview, Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), expressed confidence that key initiatives aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of the healthcare sector and other critical infrastructure will persist under the incoming Trump administration. This continuity is expected despite the leadership change…
Surge in Cyber Attacks Highlight Vulnerabilities Across Industries in 2024 In 2024, a notable uptick in sophisticated cyber attacks has emerged, impacting crucial sectors such as healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and governmental services. Noteworthy incidents involve severe ransomware and supply chain attacks, revealing critical vulnerabilities that businesses and institutions must address…
