IBM’s “Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024” reveals that engaging law enforcement after a ransomware attack can reduce costs by an average of $1 million. Businesses cooperating with authorities investigate and resolve breaches faster and are less likely to pay a ransom. Data breaches are becoming more expensive, hitting a record average of $4.9 million, up 10% year-on-year, largely due to business disruption and post-breach expenses.

NHS suppliers required to meet robust measures under Cyber Bill
The UK government has released its Cyber Security and Resilience Bill plans, seeking to bolster public service cyber defences, especially for the NHS. The legislation,