Change Healthcare, disoriented by BlackCat's cyberattack, allegedly pays $22m ransom, yet data remains unsecured. Affiliate Notchy claims withholding of ransom share before BlackCat halts operations. Other vulnerable affiliates may leak stolen data. Cited as "exit scam," BlackCat's network 'seizure notice' likely faked. Cybersecurity firm warns crime outfits can't be trusted, alluding to BlackCat's closure following LockBit's inevitable demise.

BlackCat Ransomware Group Implodes After Apparent $22M Payment by Change Healthcare KrebsonSecurity

Change Healthcare cyberattack causing significant billing, claims issues for long-term care providers. Industry seeking federal assistance; AHCA/NCAL urges HHS action for advanced payments and better communication. Cyberattack leading to healthcare system shutdowns, financial concerns.

Healthcare orgs urge federal intervention in the wake of cyberattack McKnights Senior Living

Federal Affordable Connectivity Program, helping 20m American households afford internet, set to run out of funds, impacting telehealth access particularly in rural areas. Rural Americans suffer internet access and local doctor shortages, increasing telehealth importance for chronic health conditions management. Telehealth grown during Covid, cuts could intensify healthcare disparities. Better internet access key to telehealth equity.

Millions of Americans Will Soon Lose Internet Access. That’s a Disaster for Rural Health. Flipboard

Musk sues OpenAI, claiming profit-chasing and Microsoft partnership violated its non-profit, open-source agreement. Lawsuit seeks reversion to mission of AGI benefitting humanity. Musk's prior AI safety concerns noted. OpenAI's GPT-4 model allegedly excels at reasoning. Microsoft-appointed board members lack AI expertise, claims lawsuit, as OpenAI-Microsoft partnership undergoes regulatory examination for competition impacts. OpenAI declines comment.

Elon Musk sues OpenAI for abandoning its mission to benefit humanity The Verge