Priya PatelTLDR:
UnitedHealth Group reported a cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, causing disruptions in prescription services at pharmacies nationwide. The attack was attributed to a “suspected nation-state associated cyber security threat actor.” While UnitedHealth Group stated that the issue is specific to Change Healthcare and other systems are operational, CVS confirmed that certain business operations were impacted. The American Hospital Association advised affected healthcare organizations to disconnect from UnitedHealth’s network until it is safe to reconnect. Updates on the hack can be found on a dedicated UnitedHealth website.
UnitedHealth Group discovered a suspected nation-state cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare systems.
CVS confirmed certain business operations were affected by the attack.
The American Hospital Association advised affected healthcare organizations to disconnect from UnitedHealth’s network until it is safe to reconnect.
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UnitedHealth Group reported a cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, causing disruptions in prescription services at pharmacies nationwide.
The attack was attributed to a “suspected nation-state associated cyber security threat actor.”
While UnitedHealth Group stated that the issue is specific to Change Healthcare and other systems are operational, CVS confirmed that certain business operations were impacted.
The American Hospital Association advised affected healthcare organizations to disconnect from UnitedHealth’s network until it is safe to reconnect.
Updates on the hack can be found on a dedicated UnitedHealth website.
