Hackers used social engineering techniques to divert Department of Veterans Affairs payments intended for healthcare providers. VA says impacted personal information includes veteran names, Social Security numbers and claim numbers. Social engineering attacks involving social engineering will continue to evolve, expert says. The VA has shut off system access until a comprehensive security review is conducted. Experts say government and private-sector organizations alike need to step up their defenses against socially engineered schemes especially in light of the social engineering schemes.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/hackers-divert-va-payments-intended-for-healthcare-providers-a-14999