A survey of 400 healthcare entities revealed that 67% faced ransomware attacks in 2024, up from 60% in 2023. Recovery times have worsened, with only 22% recovering within a week. Ransom demands averaged $4 million, and 53% of victims paid. Attackers also targeted data backups, successfully accessing them 66% of the time.
The NCSC wants developers to get serious on software security
The NCSC’s new Software Security Code of Practice has been praised by cyber professionals as a significant advancement in enhancing software supply chain security.
