UnitedHealth Group confirmed that last year’s Change Healthcare breach has impacted around 190 million US citizens, much higher than initial estimates. Change Healthcare first detected ransomware in its systems in February 2024 and UnitedHealth admitted to paying a $22 million ransom. A second cyber attack followed within two months. The firm suffered billions in financial damage and substantial reputational harm. Cybersecurity experts encourage organisations to focus on improving cyber resilience and adopting effective backup processes.

M&S issues update as crippling nationwide IT outage still ongoing – The Sun
Marks & Spencer (M&S) halted online orders in the UK and Ireland following a cyber attack, leading to a 5% drop in share price. Physical