The Modus Operandi of Interlock Ransomware on Healthcare Institutions

Healthcare establishments are currently facing an immense surge in ransomware incursions, which unveil weaknesses jeopardizing the safety of millions.

Healthcare establishments are currently facing an immense surge in ransomware incursions, which unveil weaknesses jeopardizing the safety of millions. In a recent incident, UnitedHealth publicized that the personal and healthcare information of 190 million individuals were compromised in the Change Healthcare ransomware breach, a number almost twice as high as the initial disclosure.
This security breach underscores the profound impact ransomware has on healthcare organizations.

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AndyC

Andy Curtis is an award-winning security consultant, researcher and public speaker. He has been working in the computer security industry since the early 1990s, having been employed by state and federal government, leading healthcare and banking providers across three continents. He has given talks about computer security for some of the world’s largest companies, worked with law enforcement agencies on investigations into hacking groups, and is a regular voice on TV and radio explaining IT security threats.

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