What Happened with McKesson?
Last month, McKesson found itself on the receiving end of a severe cyberattack affecting approximately 6.4 million individuals, as reported by Have I Been Pwned (HIBP). The hackers, who go by the name ShinyHunters, claimed to have obtained 284 million documents from the healthcare giant. However, HIBP did not confirm that staggering figure. What is clear is that ShinyHunters presented McKesson with a $55.2 million extortion request – a payment that appears to have gone unfulfilled, as the data has now surfaced publicly.
Who’s Targeted?
The compromised information includes a wide array of individuals: marketing targets, patients, employees, and healthcare professionals. The stolen data encompasses names, email addresses, and sensitive health information. ShinyHunters also boasted about acquiring appointment notes and cancer sites. Although they claimed to have secured Social Security numbers, HIBP did not verify these as part of the leaked data.
McKesson: Keeping Quiet
We reached out to McKesson to gather more insights on this situation, but they have chosen to remain tight-lipped. As of their last communication from the CIO and CTO on August 29, there has been no information shared concerning the extent of the breach.
Boston Scientific’s Ripple Effects
In the meantime, Boston Scientific has also faced issues due to this cyber incident, though it’s a different scenario altogether. They’ve informed their shareholders about potentially missing third-quarter sales and revenue targets. They are back to normal with manufacturing and shipping processes, but continue to fine-tune some of their business applications.
Veradigm’s Sneaky Revelation
Additionally, Veradigm has alerting US regulators regarding their own cyber incident. The team at The Gentlemen acknowledged breaching 3.5 million records. They accessed the data with minimal disruption, managing to steal PII, including SSNs, through a third-party vendor’s system.
Summary: McKesson’s Cyber Troubles – A Story of Misfortune and Money
There you have it, everyone. McKesson has endured a tough time from this cyberattack, all due to ShinyHunters showcasing their capabilities. As Boston Scientific and Veradigm address their own challenges, it is clear that cybercriminals are active. Stay vigilant and keep your digital protections robust! For further tech updates, be sure to check back with GadgetLad.
