"Healthcare Industry Grapples with Wave of Ransomware Attacks"

Ransomware attacks on healthcare, particularly the recent attack on UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary Change Healthcare by the BlackCat ransomware operation, have caused significant disruptions in the US healthcare system, impacting patient care and access to prescription drugs. The attack has led to the theft of 6TB of data containing personal information, prompting warnings from the FBI, CISA, and HHS. Additionally, other ransomware operations such as Rhysida and LockBit continue to target healthcare, while new variants like Mallox and Xorist have emerged. The cybersecurity community is on high alert as ransomware gangs exploit vulnerabilities and launch attacks, posing a significant threat to critical infrastructure and organizations worldwide.