Healthcare remains the most expensive industry for data breaches for the 13th year running, with the average cost reaching nearly $11 million in 2023, a rise of 53% since 2020. Factors such as high industry regulation and vulnerability due to post-pandemic staff shortages have contributed to the increased costs, almost double that of the financial industry’s data breaches, which were the second-most costly. Consequently, some hospitals are facing court battles following data breaches.
Cyber incident disrupts services at Marks & Spencer – Digital Watch Observatory
A cyber incident has disrupted services at Marks & Spencer, affecting operations significantly. The Digital Watch Observatory reported that the breach led to service interruptions,
