UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare hacked

February 23, 2024

UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare hacked: Change is one of the largest healthcare tech companies out there, so this isn’t just a hiccup — it’s a full-blown crisis. A reported one in three U.S. patients is impacted. Systems went offline, and folks may not be able to get their prescriptions for days. Picking up meds? Bring cash or wait until the insurance problems are fixed.

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So, you accidentally booked the wrong nights for an upcoming hotel reservation. Hey, it happens.

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Instead of giving guests your Wi-Fi password, post a QR code they can scan with their phones. It’s a secure shortcut with your password hidden inside.

QIFI.org is a free online QR code generator for Wi-Fi access that works with Apple and Android. You need three pieces of info to use it:

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