Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment
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Contributed by: Colin Banas
Summary
Ransomware attack on medical firm Change Healthcare suspected to have resulted in a $22 million Bitcoin payment to the hacker group 'AlphV' or 'BlackCat'. Claims from an alleged associate suggest the group might have cheated on profit-sharing. The attack disrupted pharmacies and delayed prescription deliveries nationwide, and highlights the profit potential of targeting healthcare services.
