Ransomware attacks have become increasingly severe in 2024, with a notable surge in incidents targeting healthcare organizations. After Change Healthcare paid a $22 million ransom to hackers in March, security analysts warned of a potential increase in attacks. This prediction was realized when the following month saw a record 44 ransomware attacks on healthcare victims. The surge in attacks has significantly impacted the U.S. healthcare system, crippling much of it. Wired reported on the brutality of these ransomware attacks.
Ransomware attacks against health care organizations surged after the Change Healthcare hack that crippled much of the U.S. system.https://t.co/nwV3i2p5qI
Wired: "Medical-Targeted Ransomware Is Breaking Records After Change Healthcare’s $22M Payout" https://t.co/n7S3TRCKaW
When Change Healthcare paid a $22 million ransom to hackers in March, security analysts warned it would fuel a new wave attacks on healthcare victims. The next month? 44 healthcare ransomware attacks, a new record. https://t.co/5Euenv1Lwu (Thx to @uuallan for the data!)
Wired: "Ransomware Is ‘More Brutal’ Than Ever in 2024" https://t.co/pXKukr7Dcz
Ransomware Is ‘More Brutal’ Than Ever in 2024 https://t.co/ECDK8lnnbR