New York State is planning new cybersecurity regulations for hospitals, which include a two-hour window for reporting major breaches and the appointment of a Chief Information Security Officer. The proposed rules come with a request for $500m in funding to aid providers in boosting their cybersecurity in accordance with the new regulations. Hospitals may also have to adhere to technical standards for risk assessments and incident response plans.
Marks & Spencer Hackers Tricked IT Workers Into Resetting Passwords
Recent reports indicate that cyberattacks on Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Co-op involved hackers tricking IT employees into resetting passwords, allowing unauthorized access to their
