Cyber threats to the healthcare sector, including hacking and ransomware, have significantly risen over the past five years according to the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. In response, entities subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act are urged to proactively enhance their cybersecurity defenses and compliance strategies. Recommended practices include securing partnerships, regular risk assessments, multifactor authentication, data encryption, and regular staff training. US Senator Bill Cassidy has called for updates to privacy laws and protections for increasingly digitised health data.

Marks & Spencer online disruption a 'bruise' to reputation, analyst says – BBC
Marks & Spencer’s online disruptions have negatively impacted its reputation, according to an analyst. The issues faced during peak demand periods have been described as