Ernest Health, a US healthcare system, faces a class-action lawsuit following a data breach that compromised 94,747 patients’ information. The LockBit ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack, threatening to release stolen data, including SSNs and medical records. The lawsuit alleges that Ernest Health failed to adequately train employees on cybersecurity measures and to maintain adequate security protocols, leaving data vulnerable to cybercriminals.
Congress circles UnitedHealth as effects of ransomware attack continue
The UnitedHealth Group ransomware attack is drawing scrutiny from US Congress that could lead to cybersecurity legislation for the healthcare sector. The attack breached a
