U.S. Offers $10 Million for Info on Healthcare Cyberattackers

The reward targets the ALPHV BlackCat group behind the disruptive cyberattack on UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare, affecting nationwide healthcare operations.

The U.S. State Department is offering a $10 million reward for information on the ALPHV BlackCat ransomware group responsible for a massive cyberattack on UnitedHealth's Change Healthcare.
ALPHV BlackCat, a ransomware-as-a-service operation, is implicated in the attack that disrupted U.S. healthcare systems, affecting billing and patient care.
The cyberattack, which occurred last month, led to significant outages, delaying medications, prescriptions, and surgical authorizations.
Officials are seeking information on the group's affiliates and any connections to foreign governments, amid suspicions of links to Russia.
The attack on Change Healthcare, which manages payment systems for most U.S. hospitals, has prompted a federal investigation and legislative proposals to bolster healthcare cybersecurity.