The Change Healthcare Breach

Vastaamo 2020 breach exposed 33K therapy records, led to patient extortion, bankruptcy, fines, and landmark “psybersecurity” reforms.

Change Healthcare, a significant subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group and a central player in the U.S. healthcare technology sector, was the target of a severe ransomware attack attributed to the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat group. First detected in February 2024, this cyberattack has raised significant concerns about vulnerabilities within U.S. healthcare infr…