UPDATE: Sometime earlier today, after my communication with RansomHub, they removed the April 15 update described in the post from their listing. It has now been replaced with a note: Change HealthCare – OPTUM Group – United HealthCare Group – FOR SALE The data in now for sale. Anyone interested in the purchase should contact…
MGM Resorts sues FTC, agency chair over cyberattack investigation
It’s not the first time a big hospitality chain has pushed back against the Federal Trade Commission in an investigation over a data breach, but it’s happening again. Richard N. Velotta reports that MGM Resorts International has sued the FTC and its top officer, Chairwoman Lina M. Khan. The lawsuit claims the regulator violated the…
Minneapolis therapy clinic sues over cyberattack at UnitedHealth subsidiary
Christopher Snowbeck reports on how the Change Healthcare attack has affected one clinic in Minnesota. His report provides a good illustration of the issues raised by a recent AMA survey of some physicians, reported here previously. From his reporting: Twin Cities Counseling says it hasn’t been able to submit payment claims for more than 100…
Prominent US senator sees new momentum for healthcare cybersecurity push
Eric Geller reports: As U.S. hospitals struggle to pay their employees amid a cyberattack that knocked out a major payment vendor, a powerful Democratic senator is seizing the moment to push for better security in the sorely vulnerable healthcare sector. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) has introduced legislation that would require hospitals and their technology vendors…
Former Security Engineer Sentenced to Three Years for Hacking Two Decentralized Exchanges
Terence Zimwara reports: Shakeeb Ahmed, a former security engineer accused of hacking two decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges, has been sentenced to three years in prison by U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero. Ahmed has also been ordered to forfeit approximately $12.3 million and a significant quantity of cryptocurrency. According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Ahmed must…
‘Large-scale cyberattack’ hits five French municipalities, impact may last ‘months’
Alexander Martin reports: Five municipalities near the river Loire on the west coast of France have been hit by a “large-scale cyberattack” on their shared computer servers, leaving staff without the ability to access documents or get on with their work. Services are currently down across Saint-Nazaire, Montoir-de-Bretagne, Donges, La Chapelle-des-marais and Pornichet, according to…