ConnectWise’s ScreenConnect app has two flaws that were linked to the cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare, causing pharmacy slowdowns. This was exploited by a LockBit malware, but it’s unclear if the LockBit gang was responsible. Optum, the parent company of Change Healthcare, inherited the vulnerability upon acquisition, highlighting the importance of cybersecurity audits in M&A. This exploitation exposes tens of millions of patient records to potential threats, with subsequent disruptions still affecting operations nationwide.
Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
The 1Q 2025 Open Source Malware Index from Sonatype revealed that open source malware packages doubled compared to the same period last year, with 56%
