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Change Healthcare data breach impacted over 100 million people

Security Affairs

The Change Healthcare data breach in the February 2024 impacted over 100 million, the largest-ever healthcare data breach in the US. UnitedHealth Group announced that the data breach suffered by Change Healthcare in February 2024 impacted more than 100 million individuals. Change Healthcare now provided an update to the U.S.

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Change Healthcare data breach exposed the private data of over half the U.S.

Security Affairs

The Change Healthcare data breach is worse than initially estimated: approximately 190 million people have been affected. The Change Healthcare data breach is worse than initially estimated, the incident has impacted 190 million people. The incident impacted thousands of pharmacies and healthcare providers.

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News alert: INE Security spotlights healthcare companies facing rising exposure to costly breaches

The Last Watchdog

24, 2025, CyberNewswire – – INE Security , a global provider of cybersecurity training and certification, today announced its initiative to spotlight the increasing cyber threats targeting healthcare institutions. Recent reports show healthcare has endured a record wave of cyber breaches. Cary, NC, Mar.

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Ascension Cyber Attack Leaves Healthcare Sector Reeling

Security Boulevard

On May 9, Ascension, the largest nonprofit and Catholic health system in the United States, announced that it fell victim to a major cyber attack. This occurs in the wake of the recent massive Change Healthcare cyber incident. The post Ascension Cyber Attack Leaves Healthcare Sector Reeling appeared first on Hyperproof.

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GUEST ESSAY: 6 steps any healthcare organization can take to help mitigate inevitable cyber attacks

The Last Watchdog

The headlines are disturbing: Breach of patient records ; Surgeries and appointments cancelled due to IT outage ; and even, Death attributed to ransomware attack on hospital. Related: High-profile healthcare hacks in 2021. In healthcare, it’s a wise investment because more professionals are working remotely.

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Recent Cyber Attacks: Trends, Tactics, and Countermeasures

Hacker's King

In the digital age, cyber-attacks are a growing concern for individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. These attacks are becoming more sophisticated, targeted, and damaging, threatening data privacy, financial stability, and national security. The rise of AI-generated content has made these attacks even more convincing.

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Experts Say Cyber Attacks Are Getting Worse

Security Boulevard

A new article on WNEP is reporting on experts who claim that cyber attacks are getting worse. Not surprising at the top of the list is ransomware attacks., which have made headlines, crippling healthcare computer systems, 9-1-1 centers, stopping work on gas pipelines, and more.