IT Sec News updates – Ransomware Attacks

TechCrunch

The February ransomware attack on UHG-owned Change Healthcare stands as one of the largest-ever known digital thefts of U.S. medical records.

NewsNation

While direct danger to patients is still the exception instead of the rule, traditional ransomware attacks are still costing health care systems …

myheraldreview.com

On June 9, 2024, the city of Cleveland, Ohio uncovered a “cyber incident” which was later determined to be a ransomware attack.

American Hospital Association

“According to HC3 and open-source information, the Qilin Russian-connected ransomware group was implicated in the recent ransomware attack against …

Computing UK

Global ransomware attacks saw a significant increase in May, with incidents rising by 32% month-on-month from 356 to 470 and by 8% year-on-year …

SC Magazine

It includes a deep dive into ransom demands and ransom payments, and shines new light on the role of law enforcement in ransomware remediation.

Theregister

Change Healthcare is formally notifying some of its pharmacy and hospital customers that their patients' data was stolen from it by ransomware …

Bleeping Computer

The RansomHub ransomware operation is using a Linux encryptor designed specifically to encrypt VMware ESXi environments in corporate attacks.

BankInfoSecurity

A ransomware group late Thursday published information stolen during an attack that's led to postponed cancer treatment and organ transplant …

WMUR

It's looking like it will be a bumpy road for some car dealerships in New Hampshire, as companies nationwide are dealing with a ransomware attack …