"Healthcare Cyberattackers Paid $22 Million Ransom, Disrupting Providers and Pharmacies"
TL;DR
The hackers behind the ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, known as AlphV, have reportedly received a $22 million payment in Bitcoin, likely as a ransom from the victim. A dispute within the criminal underground revealed this development, with evidence pointing to the large transaction as proof of payment. Both Recorded Future and TRM Labs have connected the Bitcoin address to the AlphV hackers, indicating a concerning trend in ransomware attacks.
- Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment WIRED
- Change Healthcare hack cripples payment systems across health providers The Washington Post
- Cyberattack on insurance giant disrupting business for doctors, therapists CNN
- Cyber attack continues to plague Montana pharmacies Q2 News
- BlackCat ransomware turns off servers amid claim they stole $22 million ransom BleepingComputer
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