The Change Healthcare data breach in February 2024 impacted over 100 million people, making it the largest-ever healthcare data breach in the US.
UnitedHealth Group confirmed that the cyber attack disrupted IT operations of Change Healthcare, affecting more than 100 applications and impacting thousands of pharmacies and healthcare providers.
Compromised data in the breach includes names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, medical records, and more.
The Alphv/BlackCat ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack, with reports suggesting that UnitedHealth paid a $22 million ransom.