AGs Criticize UnitedHealth’s Inadequate Cyberattack Response

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Nearly two dozen state attorneys general have urged UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary Change Healthcare to take more action in addressing the fallout of a cyberattack. The attack, which took place in February, was carried out by the Russian ransomware group Blackcat. The exact nature of the fallout and what further action the attorneys general are asking for is not specified in the excerpt.

Russian Ransomware Group’s Attack On UnitedHealth Group: Insight And Response

In a collaborative move, close to twenty state attorneys general have called upon UnitedHealth Group, and its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, to elevate their response to the implications of a cyberattack that occurred in February. This cyberattack, orchestrated by the notorious Russian ransomware group Blackcat, has caused significant disruption.

As the issue gains momentum and scrutiny, it is critical that the UnitedHealth Group and Change Healthcare demonstrate effective management of the fallout. With numerous state attorneys general involved, their call for increased action underlines the severity of the issue.

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