The Recent Cyberattack on UnitedHealth’s Optum
In late February 2024, the healthcare sector faced a formidable challenge when UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, Optum, was targeted by a sophisticated cyberattack. This incident, attributed to the notorious BlackCat ransomware group, disrupted the operations of Change Healthcare, a major platform used across the United States for billing and insurance verification processes. This attack not only […]