Residents notified of McLaren ransomware attack threatening to expose patient data – The Morning Sun

Cybercriminal gang ALPHV (or BlackCat) has claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on McLaren Health Care, possibly affecting 2.5 million patients. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel advises that companies handling sensitive data must implement safety measures to combat cyber attacks. The NHS advises any potentially affected individuals to change medical portal passwords, check insurer statements, and alert bank or credit card issuers.