"Change Healthcare Hack Exposes Medical Records of Millions"

Change Healthcare confirmed a February ransomware attack that resulted in the theft of medical records affecting a substantial proportion of Americans. The attack caused widespread disruption in the U.S. healthcare system, delaying medical care and prescriptions. The stolen data includes personal, medical, and financial information. UnitedHealth Group, which owns Change Healthcare, paid a ransom to prevent the publication of the stolen files. The breach is one of the largest known digital thefts of U.S. medical records.