Scope and Impact
The ransomware attack on in February, conducted by the AlphV/BlackCat group, has become the largest data breach in healthcare history, affecting over 100 million individuals.
Stolen data includes health insurance information, medical records, personal information, and financial details, potentially impacting a substantial proportion of the population.
Response and Recovery
, owning Change, confirmed paying a $22 million ransom to AlphV/BlackCat, aiming to recover the stolen data. The attack caused significant disruptions across the U.S. healthcare system.
Despite the ransom payment, extorted data was reportedly not deleted, leading to further demands for payment. The U.S. government, raising rewards for information on the hackers, continues efforts to address the breach's repercussions.