The US HHS Office for Civil Rights has proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule for the first time in 10 years to address the rise in cyberattacks. It proposes more detailed security requirements for covered entities, including mandatory multifactor authentication, regular vulnerability scanning, and comprehensive risk assessments. Once published in the Federal Register, stakeholders will have 60 days to comment on the comprehensive proposal.
Rest, AustralianSuper Among Funds Hit By Cyberattack
Australia’s largest superannuation funds, including AustralianSuper, REST, Australian Retirement Trust, and Hostplus, have suffered from a coordinated cyber attack, with around 8,000 accounts breached. Hackers
