UnitedHealth Group

Biden Administration to Propose Cybersecurity Standards for Hospitals, Other Entities
Biden Administration to Propose Cybersecurity Standards for Hospitals, Other Entities
May 09, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

In response to a recent cyberattack that exposed the data of 100 million Americans, the Biden administration reportedly intends to require hospitals to meet minimum...

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UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
UnitedHealth Still ‘Trying to Dig Through’ Cause of Cyberattack
May 01, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

UnitedHealth’s CEO said the company is still investigating a security failure behind a massive cyberattack. Testifying before the Senate Finance Committee Wednesday (May 1), Andrew...

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Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack
Hackers Were in Change Healthcare System 9 Days Before Ransomware Attack
April 22, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Hackers were reportedly in the networks of UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit for days before launching their ransomware strike. They gained entry to the networks...

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UnitedHealth Reports Processing Issues at Change Healthcare
UnitedHealth Reports Processing Issues at Change Healthcare
April 18, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Change Healthcare’s troubles are apparently not over. The company, which is owned by UnitedHealth, said Thursday (April 18) it had fixed an issue that had hindered...

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UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack
UnitedHealth Takes $872 Million Hit From Ransomware Attack
April 16, 2024  |  Earnings

The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit cost the company $872 million. Speaking during an earnings call Tuesday (April 16), CEO Andrew Witty said a bulk of that...

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Congress Calls for Proactive Policies to Combat Security Breaches
Congress Calls for Proactive Policies to Combat Security Breaches
April 16, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

The internet looks very small to an attacker, but massive to a defender. And a persistent reality of the 21st century’s connected economy is that...

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Report: Ransomware Group Posts Evidence It Holds Change Healthcare Files
Report: Ransomware Group Posts Evidence It Holds Change Healthcare Files
April 15, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

A ransomware group has reportedly published several files on the dark web that it says are patient records stolen during February’s cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare....

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Change Healthcare Targeted by Second Ransomware Attack
Change Healthcare Targeted by Second Ransomware Attack
April 14, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Change Healthcare is reportedly facing a new ransomware attack following a massive breach in February. According to a recent report by Wired, a ransomware group called...

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Senate Bill Aims to Incentivize Cybersecurity in Healthcare Industry
Senate Bill Aims to Incentivize Cybersecurity in Healthcare Industry
March 25, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Proposed federal legislation would accelerate Medicare payments to healthcare providers that have suffered a cyberattack, if they and their vendors meet minimum cybersecurity standards. This...

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