UnitedHealth Confirms February Hack as Largest US Healthcare Data Breach Affecting Over 100 Million

Oct 24, 2024, 09:23 PM

UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that a ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, has resulted in the largest healthcare data breach in U.S. history. The February hack exposed the personal information of over 100 million individuals, including more than 940,000 Medicare beneficiaries. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has reported the breach, highlighting the escalating risk of cyberattacks on healthcare organizations. Microsoft's Threat Intelligence report also indicates a 300% surge in ransomware attacks targeting the healthcare sector. UnitedHealth and other stakeholders are stepping up efforts to protect critical systems and safeguard patient care.