Security News > 2021 > September > United Health Centers reportedly compromised by ransomware attack

Another health care provider has apparently been the victim of a ransomware attack that exposed private patient information and other sensitive data.

A ransomware group known as Vice Society has claimed responsibility for an August attack against United Health Centers that allegedly impacted all of its locations.

Located in California, United Health Centers is a health care provider with more than 20 centers in such cites as Fresno, Parlier, Sanger and Selma.

Some ransomware gangs had promised not to hit hospitals and health care organizations during the coronavirus pandemic, but such organizations continue to be a tempting target.

"Most of them are profit-generating organizations and are willing to pay up, which is why we see cybercriminals continue to target them. Not only do cybercriminals damage the infrastructure, but the attack can damage the reputation of the organization, and patients may be wary of providing sensitive data to them in fear of it being stolen."

With patient data and other sensitive information as risk, how can hospital and healthcare organizations better combat ransomware attacks?

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