The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services plans to overhaul the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) security rule to strengthen cybersecurity. Proposed changes include multi-factor authentication, enhanced encryption, updated technology inventories, and routine vulnerability scans. The cost is estimated at $9 billion in the first year and $6 billion for the following four years. Stakeholders have 60 days to submit comments after the proposal’s publication.
OPP investigating 'cyber incident' affecting Kingston, Ont. police – CTV News Ottawa
The Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a cyber incident that has affected the Kingston, Ontario police. Further details have not been provided at this time.
