The US healthcare industry’s ongoing battle against cyber threats was discussed in a recent House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. Current relief methods after the recent $1 billion-per-day Change Healthcare ransomware attack were criticized, with calls for better cybersecurity practices. The lack of safeguards has been linked to the increase in cyber attacks, with 85% of US hospitals having no dedicated cybersecurity staff. The industry has been accused of prioritizing limiting liability over building up cyber defenses, leading to inadequate responses and consequences to attacks.
Hackers Infiltrated 9-days Within UnitedHealth Network Before Ransomware Attack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty confirmed a ransomware attack by ALPHV or BlackCat on Change Healthcare, a component of their network. Happening on 21 February
