UnitedHealth Group confirmed that last year’s Change Healthcare breach has impacted around 190 million US citizens, much higher than initial estimates. Change Healthcare first detected ransomware in its systems in February 2024 and UnitedHealth admitted to paying a $22 million ransom. A second cyber attack followed within two months. The firm suffered billions in financial damage and substantial reputational harm. Cybersecurity experts encourage organisations to focus on improving cyber resilience and adopting effective backup processes.
PowerSchool Attackers Extorting Teachers, Security Leaders Respond
Security leaders advise organizations to carefully evaluate ransom payments in response to the PowerSchool attacks targeting teachers. They emphasize the importance of implementing strong cybersecurity
