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This just in: cybercrime is hitting the healthcare industry hard. From small practices to large organizations, we all need to be extra diligent in protecting ourselves from these attacks. Check out this article from CBS News to learn more about the recent cybersecurity issue affecting United Health and Change Healthcare, causing prescription delays in pharmacies nationwide. Let's stay informed and stay protected.

This just in: cybercrime is hitting the healthcare industry hard. From small practices to large organizations, we all need to be extra diligent in protecting ourselves from these attacks. Check out this article from CBS News to learn more about the recent cybersecurity issue affecting United Health and Change Healthcare, causing prescription delays in pharmacies nationwide. Let's stay informed and stay protected. https://lnkd.in/ePE_zKrM

It's tough out there for healthcare orgs... Good cyber practices can help avoid this, or at the very least, let you know before it gets 10X worse. #mdr #ir #cybersecurity #pondurance #manageddetectionandresponse #healthcarecybersecurity

This is a major #cyberattack for the healthcare IT sector. The compromise of Change Healthcare places patient safety at risk as pharmacies struggle to fulfil prescriptions. Furthermore, the claim of a nation-state component to the cyber-attack is an interesting twist given most healthcare cyber-attacks are generally linked overtly to cybercrime groups (even if they are hosted in nation-states that benefit from the crimes). This raises the question of what the purpose of the cyber-attack is? Is it purely financial or will this represent an evolution of targeting nationally critical infrastructure based in the private sector as a part of cyber-warfare (with financial motive being a cover story). Many questions demand many answers and I’m sure Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group will bring in the appropriate experts to investigate this incident and improve for the future. The AbedGraham Group www.abedgraham.com #healthcare #cybersecurity #patientsafety #supplychain #publichealth https://lnkd.in/ew5FRZQP

By now, you have likely heard about the recent cybersecurity attack on Change Healthcare that forced the shutdown of systems across the country, including patient claim payments and even prescription fulfillment. For an organization this large, part of Optum and owned by UnitedHealth Group, the repercussions of this ransomware attack are broad. But it is not just large healthcare organizations that are the target for these types of attacks, or that feel the fallout of these breaches. In fact, this cyberattack has impacted the workflows of providers everywhere, leaving few organizations untouched. In these technological times, healthcare organizations, facilities, and practices of all sizes need to be especially vigilant and proactive about protecting their most valuable assets. https://lnkd.in/gu-ChgRV

Yuck. It is no longer a matter of it...but when. Happening to orgs of all size and complexity, regardless of industry. We have to get it right LOTS and the opportunistic jerk-faces have to get it right once. Ask yourself: How quickly can you detect (do you have telemetry, processes, round-the-clock support)? How quickly can you respond (do you have plans/procedures, know-how and/or relationships in place)? How quickly can you eradicate => confidently resume BAU?

Ascension Health Faces Cyberattack, Disrupting Patient Care Ascension Health, the largest Catholic hospital chain in the U.S., is currently addressing a cyberattack that has disrupted clinical operations across its network. The organization has engaged cybersecurity firm Mandiant to investigate and remediate the incident while ensuring patient care remains as unaffected as possible. Law enforcement has been notified, and efforts are underway to restore full functionality. This incident follows a similar attack on UnitedHealthcare, emphasizing the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare sector. Read more on the attack ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gt9sYdjf #CyberSecurity #HealthcareIT #PatientCare #AscensionHealth #CyberAttack #DataProtection #ITSecurity

In a digital age where data security is paramount, the recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s unit, Change Healthcare, sent shockwaves across the healthcare industry. The fallout from the attack reverberated through the country’s healthcare system, impacting millions of individuals who rely on insurance services for their medical needs. However, amidst the chaos and disruption, there is a glimmer of hope as Change Healthcare’s pharmacy network has been restored, marking a crucial step towards recovery. 💪 We commend the resilience and dedication of the Change Healthcare team in navigating this challenging period. As we continue to bolster our defenses and enhance our systems, our commitment to safeguarding patient data and ensuring seamless healthcare services remains unwavering. Together, we are stronger. 🌟 #Healthcare #Cybersecurity #Recovery #ChangeHealthcare #DataSecurity #HealthcareInnovation https://ow.ly/9AGo50Sfthj

Pharmacies across the country are increasingly being targeted with cyberattacks. This troublesome trend is likely to continue and evolve for years to come. These attacks can disrupt your ability to process patient orders and distribute life-saving medication when it is needed. To address this, we invest in our information technology and security infrastructure and build redundant processes to ensure physicians and patients can rely on us so they can focus on what matters most - providing patients with the best possible care. In an era of increased cyber threats, we are focused on raising the bar for quality, safety, and security in our business and industry.   https://lnkd.in/gAqpFZNt

Change Healthcare, one of the nation's largest health-care technology companies which manages orders and patient payments services for 30,000 pharmacies throughout the U.S., noticed a "cyber security issue" affecting its networks on Wednesday morning on the East Coast. Once the company became aware of the outside threat, in the interest of protecting their partners and patients, they took immediate action to disconnect their systems to prevent further impact of the cyberattack. Pharmacies across the country reported delays to processing prescription orders due to not being able to process payments for prescriptions through insurance because of this incident. #changehealthcare #pharmacists #retailpharmacy #cyberbreach #cyberattack #cybercrime #cybercriminals #hackers #networksecurity #networkforensics #threatintelligence #threatintel #darkweb #securityoperations #informationtechnology #ransomware #databreach Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eiFunp2G