American state-level lawmakers are working to reduce liability for healthcare organisations amidst a rise in cyberattacks and data breaches. These moves, which aim to reduce the prevalence of class-action lawsuits in cases of breaches, are controversial. Advocates argue they protect providers unfairly targeted despite cautionary measures, enable further investment in cybersecurity, and believe state-level legislation allows for nuanced approaches. Critics, however, suggest they reduce incentives for data protection and prioritise minimising payouts over security improvement.

News – Masimo reports cyber incident affecting production sites – teiss
Masimo has reported a cyber incident that has impacted its production sites. The company is currently assessing the situation to understand the extent of the