ransomware, Healthcare

Healthcare giant admits over 5 million patients affected by ransomware attack
Healthcare provider Ascension has revealed the sensitive data of 5.6 million patients was compromised in a massive cyberattack earlier this year. The ransomware attack occurred in May and threw the company into turmoil,
How the ransomware attack at Change Healthcare went down: A timeline
A hack on UnitedHealth-owned tech giant Change Healthcare likely stands as one of the biggest data breaches of U.S. medical data in history.
US healthcare giant Ascension says ransomware attack affected nearly six million customers
The cyberattack occurred on May 7 and 8, leading to significant disruptions in clinical operations. Employees were unable to access electronic health records and patient portals, and some facilities were even forced to divert ambulances, and elective care was paused in the aftermath.
5.6 Million Impacted by Ransomware Attack on Healthcare Giant Ascension
Ascension Health says the personal, medical, and payment information of 5.6 million people was stolen in a May 2024 ransomware attack.
Ascension Health Ransomware Attack Exposes 5.6 Million Patients’ Data
A major ransomware attack on Ascension Health, one of the largest healthcare providers in the United States with 142 hospitals, has affected approximately 5.6 million patients’ protected health information and personally identifiable information.
Health care giant Ascension says 5.6 million patients affected in cyberattack
Health care company Ascension lost sensitive data for nearly 5.6 million individuals in a cyberattack that was attributed to a notorious ransomware gang, according to documents filed with the attorney general of Maine.
Interlock ransomware attacks highlight need for greater security standards on critical infrastructure
Standing privilege can be minimized using the zero trust principle Critical servers can be protected by enabling just-in-time ...
A notorious ransomware group demanded millions from Fulton County. The official in charge refused to pay.
The Russian-based ransomware syndicate LockBit took responsibility for the cyberattack, which temporarily crippled the ...
Patients victimized by Ascension ransomware attack that hit St. Vincent’s, other Alabama hospitals to be notified
Ascension said it completed its review of the May attack, which the health system said was caused by an employee who ...
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As Ransomware Groups Evolve, How Do Police and Defenders Keep Up?
In the first half of 2024, law enforcement agencies launched major operations to stop ransomware groups, compromising various ...
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Pittsburgh transit agency victim of ransomware attack
PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Regional Transit is investigating a ransomware attack on its operations that slowed light rail ...
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Bham health care patients, employees notified of ransomware attack
Ascension is notifying Alabamians who were impacted in a May 8 ransomware attack against the health care company that ...
Pittsburgh Regional Transit discloses ransomware attack
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is investigating a ransomware attack that targeted the transit agency’s communications operations ...
'The necessary approach': Wood County pays $1.5M ransom to resolve ransomware attack
The commissioners said the fee was paid 'after careful consideration and guidance' from cybersecurity and data forensic ...