This episode of the Other Side of the Firewall podcast discusses the recent ransomware attacks on UnitedHealth and Change Healthcare. The medical industry is identified as a soft target due to the value of medical records on the black market. The complexity of medical billing and the lack of standards make it difficult to secure the industry. The rise of ransomware as a service allows less skilled individuals to carry out attacks, while state-sponsored hackers recruit the best talent. The impact of these attacks includes disrupted healthcare services, unpaid healthcare providers, and increased insurance costs for consumers. The healthcare industry needs to invest in better cybersecurity measures to defend against these attacks.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:36 Ransomware Attacks on UnitedHealth and Change Healthcare

05:07 Complications in Medical Billing

06:21 Ransomware as a Service

07:30 Sophistication of Adversaries

08:13 Impact on Healthcare Providers

09:33 Increasing Costs and Insurance Premiums

10:32 Need for Better Cybersecurity Measures

13:22 Growth of Ransomware and Disinformation as a Service

15:19 Healthcare Industry as a Prime Target

16:16 Conclusion

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