UNH - Patient Data Compromised - UnitedHealth Group Admits Ransom Payment in Cyberattack | Benzinga
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) revealed Monday that it paid a ransom to cyber threat actors following the February cyberattack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare.
The company acknowledged that personal data was compromised in the breach.
Despite the company not disclosing the exact amount paid in ransom, the admission underscores the severity of the attack. With over 152 million customers, UnitedHealth emphasized its ongoing collaboration with law enforcement and cybersecurity firms to investigate the incident thoroughly.
According to a statement provided to CNBC, the attack was orchestrated by malicious threat actors, necessitating swift action to mitigate the impact on ...