The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has published a proposed rule to overhaul the HIPAA Security Rule, aiming to better protect health data from cybersecurity threats. Changes would enforce stricter standards for healthcare entities in establishing and maintaining defenses, including requiring robust cybersecurity requirements. The suggested revisions would also align the Security Rule with industry best practices such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the EU’s GDPR. Public comments can be submitted until 7 March.

Hackers are selling counterfeit phones with crypto-stealing malware
Kaspersky has identified thousands of low-cost Android smartphones sold online that come with preinstalled malware programmed to steal cryptocurrency details. The devices are infected with