A ransomware group has reportedly published files on the dark web that it says are patient records stolen in a February cyberattack. united health group's change health care.
Cybercrime group RansomHub says it has records on millions of Americans, including billing files, insurance records, medical information, and changes to health care contracts and contracts with partners. (TechCrunch ) report Monday (April 15th).
TechCrunch says in a report that it has seen some of these files, and that it is the first time cybercriminals have posted evidence of these types of records in their possession, unless Change Healthcare pays them. , that RansomHub threatened to sell the data to the highest bidder. Ransom.
UnitedHealth Group did not immediately respond to PYMNTS' request for comment.
This news came out two days after Wired report Change Healthcare is facing the next moment ransomware attack After a major breach in February. The ransom hub said on his company's dark web site that 4 terabytes of data had been stolen from the company, according to the report.
The report said RansomHub is not affiliated with the ransomware group ALPHV BlackCat, which has claimed responsibility for previous breaches.
A UnitedHealth spokesperson told PYMNTS on Sunday (April 14) that the company had seen no evidence of a new cyberattack.
“We are working with law enforcement and external experts to investigate claims posted online and understand the scope of data that may be affected,” the spokesperson said. “Our investigation remains active and ongoing.”
The federal government announced on March 27 that it is offering a $10 million reward to help identify those behind the incident. hacker group ALPHV Black Cat.
“The ALPHV BlackCat Ransomware-as-a-Service group compromised computer networks in critical infrastructure sectors in the United States and around the world and deployed ransomware to targeted systems.” US Department of State He said this when announcing his compensation.
On March 25, a federal bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate. cyber security Reduce harm in the healthcare industry by accelerating Medicare payments to healthcare providers if they and their vendors meet minimum cybersecurity standards.
“Change Healthcare's recent hack is a reminder that the entire healthcare industry is vulnerable and needs to step up its efforts.” Mark R. WarnerThe Virginia Democratic Party said this when introducing the bill.
