An ongoing cyberattack by the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group has disrupted cancer practices and patients in the United States. Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth, took its systems offline to prevent further issues. The American Hospital Association called it the most significant cyberattack on the US healthcare system. The group behind the attack has been identified as BlackCat/ALPHV, known for over 1000 cybercrime victims worldwide. The attack has impacted claims processing for oncology practices, prompting calls for clinician workarounds and government assistance. Healthcare security breaches have been increasing yearly, with thousands of records breached daily.
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Change Healthcare Cyberattack: ‘Unsustainable’ for Oncology
