UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare was recently hit by a cyberattack, allegedly due to a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) vulnerability exploited by a LockBit malware strain. The incident, which affected pharmacy operations, was not linked to the LockBit gang but to possible RDP vector issues. Despite the acquisition of Change Healthcare by Optum, vulnerabilities still existed, demonstrating the importance of cybersecurity audits in healthcare M&A processes.
FBI deletes Chinese malware from more than 4,200 computers
US law enforcement, with court authorization, reportedly deleted the China-originated PlugX malware from 4,258 US computers as part of a broader international operation against a
