A data breach at United Healthcare has impacted approximately 190 million individuals, double the initial estimate of 100 million. The majority of affected individuals have been notified about the breach. The cyberattack by Change Healthcare saw hackers potentially gaining access to personal information, but UnitedHealth Group stated there have been no reported instances of misuse so far. The company confirmed making a ransom payment to the attackers. The ransomware attack was linked to the ALPHV operation, with a subsequent rebranding to RansomHub. The attackers initially demanded $22 million and later asked for a second payment. It remains uncertain if the second payment was made. RansomHub removed Change Healthcare’s data leak entry, suggesting a payment may have been made. The incident underscores the increasing threat of cybersecurity attacks in the digital age.
Source: TechCrunch