Forbes January 27, 2025
In one of the most devastating cybersecurity breaches in U.S. history, UnitedHealth revealed that a staggering 190 million Americans had their personal and healthcare data compromised during the February 2024 Change Healthcare ransomware attack.
This incident, which initially reported 100 million affected individuals, underscores the growing vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. It also raises critical questions about the protection of sensitive medical data and the implications for consumers and organizations alike.
The Scope Of The Problem
The ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, exposed a vast amount of sensitive information. This included health insurance details, medical records, billing and payment data, and personal information such as Social Security Numbers, addresses and government IDs.
The breach, attributed to...
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