The US Department of Health and Human Services is proposing updated rules to improve cybersecurity in the healthcare sector under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The changes come in response to an observed rise in large cyberattacks targeting health information, with certain types of attacks up 89%-102% since 2019. The revision aims to ensure healthcare providers implement latest cybersecurity practices and more robust protections for electronic health information.

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