The Australian government reassures that healthcare providers can continue to safely prescribe and dispense electronic prescriptions despite a recent ransomware attack on MediSecure. The compromised data only affected prescriptions up to November 2023, with current e-prescriptions unaffected. There is no evidence of increased cyber threats to the medical sector, and key digital health systems remain secure.
US charges suspected LockBit ransomware developer
The US Department of Justice has charged Rostislav Panev, alleged developer for the LockBit ransomware group, with 41 counts including wire fraud and extortion. Panev,