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Cybersecurity Lessons From Change Healthcare Breach

The malware group, BlackCat, infiltrated Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, marking the largest healthcare data breach in US history. UnitedHeath spent $3.1 billion in recovery and provided $8.5 billion in loans for Temporary Funding Assistance. The breach affected around 190 million people, revealing a critical vulnerability in third-party access and identity security. According to a Ponemon Institute survey, 47% of 1,942 respondents experienced a data breach involving third-parties. This highlights the need for zero-trust architecture in cybersecurity strategies.

Source: www.forbes.com –

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