Change Healthcare, a major U.S. medical billing company, experienced a massive cybersecurity breach putting the data of one-third of Americans at risk. The company has since launched an internal investigation and engaged with leading cybersecurity experts to mitigate the breach. The incident underscores the urgent need for the healthcare sector to fortify its defenses against increasing cyber threats.
US proposes cybersecurity rules to limit impact of health data leaks
The US may ask health care organisations to increase cybersecurity measures to combat cyberattacks that could leak sensitive information, as suggested by a senior White