UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacts Pharmacies; Workarounds Deployed

Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 15:13

The cyberattack at Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, has disrupted systems for seven days. Pharmacies are implementing solutions due to the cyber threat actor's network access. The prolonged outage raises concerns about cybersecurity risks in the healthcare sector.
https://store.livarava.com/47cb2674-d587-11ee-b892-5254a2021b2b.jpe
UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacts Pharmacies; Workarounds Deployed

Impact of Cyberattack on UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare

Change Healthcare's systems have been down for a week, leading to operational challenges for pharmacies. The cyber threat actor's network breach has caused extended disruptions.

Workarounds and Cybersecurity Measures

  • Pharmacies are deploying solutions to manage operations during the outage.
  • Change Healthcare is working to enhance cybersecurity protocols to prevent future incidents.

The incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare industry.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


Related posts


Newsletter

Get the most reliable and up-to-date financial news with our curated selections. Subscribe to our newsletter for convenient access and enhance your analytical work effortlessly.

Subscribe