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.

Cyber crooks using emails with PDF to hack devices; here are tips on how to protect yourself from such cyber threats – Deccan Herald
Cybercriminals are using emails containing PDFs to hack into devices. To protect against these threats, users are encouraged to avoid opening suspicious PDFs, keep software