England’s National Health Service (NHS) is urging its suppliers to adhere to robust cybersecurity practices due to increasing threats, including ransomware. The initiative is part of a voluntary cybersecurity charter designed to protect the NHS’s supply chain. The charter includes eight security pledges such as maintaining up-to-date systems, adhering to the Data Security and Protection Toolkit standards and implementing multi-factor authentication.

Anne Arundel cyber incident in Feb. revealed as ransomware attack – Baltimore Sun
In February, a cyber incident affecting Anne Arundel County was identified as a ransomware attack. The attack compromised systems, prompting investigations and efforts to restore