Hackers Behind the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Just Received a $22 Million Payment
That affiliate hacker also wrote that in their penetration of Change Healthcare’s network, they had accessed the data of numerous other health care firms partnered with the company. If that claim is accurate, Recorded Future’s Smilyanets points out, it creates the additional risk that the affiliate hacker still possesses sensitive medical information. Even if Change Healthcare did pay AlphV, the hacker affiliate could still demand additional payment or leak the data independently.
“The affiliates still have this data, and they’re mad they didn’t receive this money,” says Smilyanets. “It’s a good lesson for everyone. You cannot trust criminals; their word…Continue Reading