US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware at UnitedHealth unit, sources say
Source: Reuters
US pharmacy outage triggered by 'Blackcat' ransomware at UnitedHealth unit, sources say
Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing
Updated Mon, February 26, 2024 at 2:05 PM EST·2 min read
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Hackers working for the 'Blackcat' ransomware gang are behind the outage at UnitedHealth's technology unit that has snarled prescription deliveries for six days, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.
The problems began last week after hackers gained access to Change Healthcare's information technology systems and has led to disruptions at pharmacies across the United States.
Change Healthcare and UnitedHealth did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Blackcat, also known as "ALPHV," did not immediately respond when asked whether it was responsible.
Alphabet's cybersecurity unit Mandiant is handling the investigation into the breach, the two people said. In a statement, Mandiant confirmed it "has been engaged in support of the incident response" but declined to comment further.
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