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Nation-State Cyberattack Disrupts US Healthcare
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Major Cyberattack Disrupts US Healthcare System: Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, falls victim to a nation-state cyber threat, causing widespread disruptions across the US healthcare system. Pharmacies cant process prescriptions, doctors face payment delays, and patients struggle to access essential medications. The company disconnects systems to prevent further spread, but service interruptions persist. UnitedHealth Group confirms the attack and is working to restore systems, but no timeline is provided. This incident highlights the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to cyber threats.
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