Russian Ransomware Gang Targets Medicare Recipients Through MOVEit File Transfer Service
Russian Ransomware Attack Exposes Sensitive Medicare Data In a shocking turn of events, a Russian ransomware gang has targeted the sensitive data of over 330,000 Medicare recipients, exploiting vulnerabilities in the MOVEit file transfer service. This breach has led to the exposure of personal information, including Social Security Numbers (SSNs) and medical histories, raising concerns about healthcare data security. In response to this cyber attack, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking proactive measures to protect affected individuals by offering free credit monitoring for 24 months. In this blog post, we delve into the details of the incident and discuss the implications for cybersecurity in the healthcare sector. Details Of Breach: The breach involved compromising personal data from over 330,000 Medicare recipients, risking their privacy and security. The stolen information includes Social Security Numbers, a key identifier for individuals, and deta...