"Healthcare Industry Rocked by Series of Devastating Ransomware Attacks"

A ransomware attack by the ALPHV gang has disrupted prescription processing for millions of Americans, affecting UnitedHealthcare's Change Health business unit and leading to widespread impacts on pharmacies and patients. The attack has forced some to pay exorbitant prices for medication or go without, with pharmacies struggling to process claims and facing cash-flow issues. The incident highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the ongoing threat posed by ransomware groups, despite previous law enforcement efforts to disrupt them.