The February cyberattack on Change Healthcare, which affected up to 100 million people, demonstrated the severe implications of ransomware, including potential harm to critical health services.
"UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change Healthcare, confirmed the breach was perpetrated by the group ALPHV, which has claimed responsibility for multiple high-profile cyberattacks."
In a Senate hearing, UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty revealed the company paid a $22 million ransom, raising discussions on the ethics and consequences of ransom payments in the cybersecurity landscape.
Experts advise against paying ransoms, highlighting the risks of encouraging further attacks and the uncertainty of recovering stolen data, prompting government discussions on banning such payments.
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