Data Breach Notification, Data Privacy, Data Security RansomHub Data Breach Affects Tens of Thousands at HCF Facilities Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 27, 2025 HCF’s Hemfield Manor facility recorded the most significant breach tied to the company’s hacking incident. (Image: HCF) A significant data breach affecting a network of…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Incident & Breach Response Attack Costs UnitedHealth Group a Staggering $3.1 Billion Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 27, 2025 Change Healthcare has reported a drastic increase in the number of breach victims, now estimated at 190 million, marking one of the most significant data…
Significant Data Breach at United Healthcare Affects Approximately 190 Million Individuals In a major cybersecurity incident known as the Change Healthcare cyberattack, United Healthcare has confirmed that around 190 million individuals are now believed to have been affected. This figure significantly exceeds earlier estimates, which suggested that nearly 100 million…
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…
In December 2024, ransomware attacks surged dramatically, underscored by a report from NCC Group, a UK-based information assurance firm. The uptick in cyber incidents coincided with the holiday season, a period when cybercriminals typically target organizations as employees are on leave, leaving systems vulnerable to exploitation. The holiday months see…
India Becomes Second Most Targeted Nation for Cyber Attacks in 2024 In a stark revelation, India has been identified as the second most targeted country for cyber attacks globally, with a reported 95 entities suffering from data breaches in 2024. This alarming statistic is outlined in the ThreatLandscape Report 2024…
Rhode Island Cyberattack: Stolen Data Leaked by Hackers Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has reported an alarming cyber incident where hackers have compromised the state’s central IT platform that supports various health and human services, including social benefits. Following the breach, which occurred earlier this month, the cybercriminals have begun…
In the landscape of cybersecurity, 2024 has emerged as a year marked by heightened risks and evolving threats as malefactors, ranging from powerful oligarchs to state-sponsored hackers, intensify their disruptive operations. The tug-of-war between regulatory oversight and anarchic exploitation on the internet continues to shape the digital realm, with 2024…
