The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has outlined a strategy to improve cybersecurity within the healthcare sector. The strategy includes creating voluntary cybersecurity standards, providing resources to incentivize organizations to implement these practices, and updating the HIPAA security rule to add new requirements. The goal is to strengthen healthcare sector resilience against increasing cyberattacks, thereby protecting patient health and privacy.
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‘Amber alert’ as NHS in Plymouth makes urgent plea for people with certain blood type
The NHS has issued an urgent call for O type blood donors, following increased demand after the recent cyber attack. The attack led to reduced