The IT Woodworker Podcast

Change Health Cyber Attack

Chris Kousoulas

In this episode of Cracks in the Digital Fortress, we dive into the largest ransomware attack to ever hit the U.S. healthcare system: the Change Healthcare cyber breach. Billions of dollars in medical claims were halted, prescriptions were delayed, and hospitals were forced to revert to paper processes — all because of a single point of failure. We explore how the attack unfolded, who was behind it, and what could have been done to prevent it. Whether you're in healthcare, cybersecurity, or just want to understand how fragile critical infrastructure can be, this episode exposes the hidden cracks beneath the surface.