Stock photo of patient medical files (David Sacks/Getty Images) Stolen Change Healthcare data could contain information on ‘a substantial portion’ of Americans The revelations from the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary come as the company acknowledges paying a ransom in the case. 3 days ago By AJ Vicens
Hacker using laptop. Lots of digits on the computer screen. (seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images) Extortion group threatens to sell Change Healthcare data The data reportedly includes personal information and health details for customers of a variety of companies linked to the payment processor. Apr 9, 2024 By AJ Vicens
One hacker sitting in the dark room in front of his computers, hacking some internet data. (South_agency/Getty Images) ALPHV steps up laundering of Change Healthcare ransom payments As the ransomware group moves to hide its $22 million, its affiliate notchy is laying low after reportedly being stiffed on payment. Apr 5, 2024 By AJ Vicens
The concept of financial security, personal data hacking (Anton Petrus/Getty Images) Ransomware group behind Change Healthcare attack goes dark ALPHV/BlackCat reportedly received $22 million from Change Healthcare before scamming its affiliates ahead of a possible rebrand. Mar 5, 2024 By AJ Vicens
Close-up of a female pharmacist searching for prescription medicine in storage rack. (Luis Alvarez/Getty Images) ALPHV website goes down amid growing fallout from Change Healthcare attack Medical providers are under financial pressure and patients are facing challenges in filling prescriptions due to the ransomware attack. Mar 1, 2024 By AJ Vicens
(Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images) Notorious ransomware group claims responsibility for attacks roiling US pharmacies The group known as ALPHV said it was behind an attack that has disrupted a service used by healthcare providers to process payments. Feb 28, 2024 By AJ Vicens
(Tippapatt/Getty Images) Pentagon investigating theft of sensitive files by ransomware group The ransomware group ALPHV is threatening to leak data obtained from a Virginia IT services company that contracts with the U.S. military. Jan 31, 2024 By AJ Vicens
A screenshot of the ALPHV leak site following the seizure by law enforcement agencies. FBI seizes ALPHV leak website. Hours later, ransomware gang claims it ‘unseized’ it Law enforcement seized the websites of the notorious Russian-speaking group before the criminals say they seized it back. Dec 19, 2023 By Christian Vasquez
The Boeing Company headquarters are shown January 25, 2023 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Ransomware groups rack up victims among corporate America A new generation of cybercriminals have breached a slew of major firms, even those that have made major investments in security. Nov 21, 2023 By AJ Vicens
The exterior of Ceasars Palace Hotel & Casino is viewed on March 2, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) Groups linked to Las Vegas cyber attacks are prolific criminal hacking gangs A breach of two Las Vegas casino operators is shining a spotlight on the Scattered Spider and ALPHV hacking groups. Sep 14, 2023 By AJ Vicens