NHS England announced a new Cyber Security Charter and outlined eight core principles for suppliers, acknowledging the rising threat of sophisticated ransomware attacks. The principles include implementing Multi-Factor Authentication and conducting board level cyber response exercises. In response, NHS England and the Department for Health and Social Care pledged to assist suppliers in policy-making, improving cyber security standards awareness and offering assistance during cyber incidents.
BreachForums Admin to Pay $700,000 in Health Care Data Breach
Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, former administrator of the BreachForums cybercrime marketplace, agreed to forfeit nearly $700,000 in a healthcare data breach settlement. Fitzpatrick had facilitated the
