TECH - UnitedHealth's Cybersecurity Breach - Insurance Giant May Need Several Months For Full Recovery | Benzinga
In a recent statement, UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH) announced plans to restore disrupted services for its medical claims and payments platforms by mid-March following a cyberattack that targeted its Change Healthcare tech unit.
The attack, orchestrated by the hacking group ALPHV, also known as “BlackCat,” severely impacted the company’s ability to process insurance claims and payments, affecting healthcare providers, including hospitals, and disrupting electronic pharmacy refills.
Citing security experts, Reuters highlighted that the cyberattack has proven to be one of the most disruptive hacks against America’s healthcare infrastructure.
While some systems are gradually returning to normal, the largest U.S. health insurer is expected to ...