Change Healthcare data for sale on dark web as fallout from ransomware attack spirals out of control

February’s crippling ransomware attack against Change Healthcare, which saw prescription orders delayed across the United States, continues to have serious consequences.

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Smashing Security podcast #362: Ransomware fraud, pharmacy chaos, and suicide

Is there any truth behind the alleged data breach at Fortnite maker Epic Games? Who launched the ransomware attack that caused a fallout at pharmacies? And what’s the latest on the heart-breaking hack of Finnish therapy clinic Vastaamo? All this … Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #362: Ransomware fraud, pharmacy chaos, and suicide

Healthcare sector warned of ALPHV BlackCat ransomware after surge in targeted attacks

The US government has warned the healthcare sector that it is now the biggest target of the BlackCat ransomware group.

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Prescription orders delayed as US pharmacies grapple with “nation-state” cyber attack

Prescription orders across the United States are reportedly being delayed after a cyber attack impacted a healthcare technology firm that supplies services to pharmacies, including CVS Health.

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Mixlab raises $20M to provide purrfect pharmacy experience for pet parents

Pet pharmacy Mixlab has developed a digital platform enabling veterinarians to prescribe medications and have them delivered — sometimes on the same day — to pet parents. Continue reading Mixlab raises $20M to provide purrfect pharmacy experience for pet parents

PlanetDrugsDirect reveals security breach, warns customers their data may have been exposed

Canadian online pharmacy PlanetDrugsDirect.com has contacted customers warning them that their data might have been exposed in what they euphemistically describe as a “data security incident”.
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PlanetDrugsDirect reveals security breach, warns customers their data may have been exposed

Canadian online pharmacy PlanetDrugsDirect.com has contacted customers warning them that their data might have been exposed in what they euphemistically describe as a “data security incident”. In an email seen by Bleeping Computer, the webs… Continue reading PlanetDrugsDirect reveals security breach, warns customers their data may have been exposed

5 Reasons Why Pharmacy-Patient Engagement Works Best With Smartphones

Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. We use it to keep in touch with families and friends, to handle our bank transactions, to arrange transportation, even to track our health—so it makes a ton of sense for pharmacies to us… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Pharmacy-Patient Engagement Works Best With Smartphones

Criminal Claims They Stole 20K British Pharmacy Chain Customers’ Data

A computer criminal claims to have stolen the personal data and account information of 20,000 British pharmacy chain customers. On 21 August, certain customers of UK health and beauty retailer Superdrug received an email warning them about the “p… Continue reading Criminal Claims They Stole 20K British Pharmacy Chain Customers’ Data