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A recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth, described as the most serious in U.S. healthcare history, has had significant repercussions. UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is expected to apologize for the February incident that severely impacted the U.S. healthcare system. The hackers were active in the network for nine days before executing a ransomware strike. This breach has forced healthcare providers to use personal savings to maintain operations. Additionally, the Change Healthcare attack resulted in data theft that likely included U.S. service members. The attack highlights the increased risks as more healthcare records move online, making the sector a prime target for ransomware attacks.
Data stolen in Change Healthcare attack likely included U.S. service members, executive says. https://t.co/GHGcqYAuN2 via @MattBracken
Think your medical records are secure? Think again. The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group, dubbed the 'most serious in U.S. healthcare history' by @ahahospitals. The worst part? This hack isn't just a statistic—it's an ongoing crisis with life or death implications 🧵
Analysis: Change Healthcare Attack Shows What Happens When Cybersecurity Is Ignored In M&A: https://t.co/0Jrm7ZFnAq Companies that ignore cybersecurity as part of an M&A process do so very much at their own peril, cybersecurity reporter @KyleAlspach writes.
