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…
Cybersecurity Highlights: A Review of Key Incidents and Trends in 2023 As 2023 came to a conclusion, the cybersecurity landscape remained dominated by data breaches and significant incidents, notably highlighted by the massive Change Healthcare breach. This event overshadowed numerous others, underscoring the persistent vulnerabilities organizations face in the digital…
The initial 100 days of the anticipated Trump administration and new Congress are poised to serve as a pivotal period for the healthcare industry, particularly concerning cybersecurity and privacy-related regulatory matters. According to Chelsea Arnone and Cassie Ballard of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), this timeframe will…
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…
Surge in Cyber-Attacks Hits Key Industries in 2024: Analysis of Major Incidents The year 2024 has marked a significant escalation in cyber-attacks across various sectors, with notable breaches affecting critical infrastructure, healthcare providers, financial institutions, and even political campaigns. These incidents underscore an alarming trend—the increasing sophistication of threat actors…
