Lawmakers criticized the slow response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack during a congressional hearing. The ransomware attack, described as the most devastating in the healthcare industry, affected patient care and caused significant financial impact. Representatives, expressing concerns about industry consolidation increasing cyberattack risks, questioned tech leaders about the attack’s influence. UnitedHealth Group’s absence was noted, despite the company’s assertion of assisting providers affected and upcoming testimony. The hearing follows UnitedHealth’s Q1 earnings, surpassing predictions despite the cyberattack’s effects.
Citrix vulnerability behind Change Healthcare cyber attack, CEO claims
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty revealed that security breaches in Citrix remote access software led to a ransomware attack against Change Healthcare in February. Witty
