US State Department offers $10M reward for 'Blackcat' ransomware hackers behind UnitedHealth Group attack, causing $14B medical claims backlog.
The US State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to the identification or location of the 'Blackcat' ransomware hackers responsible for attacking UnitedHealth Group's tech unit, Change Healthcare. The attack disrupted insurance payments across the US, creating a $14bn medical claims backlog as the company worked to restore its services. The 'Blackcat' ransomware-as-a-service group has targeted critical infrastructure sectors globally, according to the US State Department.
March 27, 2024
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