Cyberattack on Change Healthcare by BlackCat Group

SOURCE npr.org
The healthcare industry is still recovering from a cyberattack on Change Healthcare by the BlackCat group, who demanded a $22 million ransom. The group operates as part of a professionalized ecosystem profiting off digital security failings.

Key Points

  • Healthcare industry still struggling to restore services post-cyberattack
  • BlackCat demands $22 million ransom from Change Healthcare
  • Ransomware groups like BlackCat operate outside U.S. law enforcement reach

Pros

  • Increased awareness of cybersecurity threats in the healthcare industry

Cons

  • Disruption of services for insurance companies and providers
  • Growing sophistication and viciousness of cybercriminal groups like BlackCat