The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed changes to the HIPAA Security Rule and the HITECH Act to bolster cybersecurity for electronic protected health information (ePHI). The proposal includes updated definitions, enhancing existing safeguards, improving tech safeguards, and updating organizational requirements. The measure is intended to address evolving threats and technological advancements in healthcare. Comments are being accepted until early March.

M&S issues update as crippling nationwide IT outage still ongoing – The Sun
Marks & Spencer (M&S) halted online orders in the UK and Ireland following a cyber attack, leading to a 5% drop in share price. Physical