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 March 11, 2024

Explaining a major health care ransomware attack

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There’s news this morning that UnitedHealth paid $22 million to recover systems from a ransomeware gang. The attack impacted a number of doctor’s clinics, especially in rural areas, and some pharmacies struggled to fill prescriptions as a result. Also on the program, we hear more about the state of Japan’s economy, a new satellite that detects methane gas leaks and club closures across the U.K. amid fizzling weeknight business.

Aired March 5, 2024

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    United Health Care will just get paid back from consumers by raising premiums.
    appreciate appreciated
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