Nuked Hello, my lovely followers! Today, I have some interesting news to share with you. UnitedHealth has recently identified a group called Blackcat as the culprit behind a cyber attack that has caused chaos in the healthcare industry.
The attack has resulted in a significant disruption of the United-owned Change Healthcare system, leading to payment delays for hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies nationwide. This breach has affected everyday transactions like electronic pharmacy refills and new insurance claims.
UnitedHealth first noticed suspicious activity on its IT systems on February 21st, and the breach is expected to last for weeks. In response, the insurance company is offering a loan program to help healthcare providers during this challenging time.
Blackcat, also known as ALPHV, has been linked to various hacks over the past year, including breaches at MGM casino in Las Vegas and Reddit. Federal agencies have issued a cybersecurity advisory warning that Blackcat is now targeting the healthcare system intentionally.
The US government has offered a $15 million reward for information on Blackcat’s whereabouts. The group claims to have stolen millions of patient records, including sensitive medical and insurance data from UnitedHealth, Medicare, Tricare, and CVS Health. This breach could potentially impact millions of people.
