National Public Data (NPD), a data broker that collects information used in background checks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy following a significant data breach. A hacker stole a database alleged to contain data from 2.9 billion individuals, leading to class action lawsuits and state and federal government investigations. With limited assets and considerable liability, NPD is unlikely to stay in business.
The NHS needs to tighten its third-party supplier cybersecurity
The NHS should proactively fortify cybersecurity within its third-party software suppliers following recent damaging ransomware attacks, says Jonathan Lee from Trend Micro. He suggests implementing
