BlackCat Ransomware Outbreak Mauls Change Healthcare, Threatens US Medical Data Security

Buckle up, healthcare heroes and heroines—the ALPHV/BlackCat cybercrime gang is claiming a treasure trove of data from Change Healthcare. But take it with a grain of salt; these digital pirates love to inflate their loot’s legend. Amidst the digital wreckage, UnitedHealth is squinting at the horizon, murmuring, “We’re on it.”

Published: Added: February 28, 2024 at 4:42 pmAssembled by: J J
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Well, it looks like the cybercrime fashion trend for Spring 2024 is blackmail chic. The ALPHV/BlackCat gang is strutting down the cyber runway, flaunting their latest collection of stolen data and disrupted healthcare services. Their claims are as inflated as a hot air balloon, but let's not forget - even a broken clock is right twice a day. So, while we take their boasts with a grain of salt, let's not sprinkle any on our wounds just yet.

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