St Helens Council in the UK was significantly disrupted by a ransomware cyber-attack that occurred between 17 and 21 August, resulting in data being stolen and exported to the cloud. Systems were quickly restored and the incident was contained with a recovery plan in place. The Information Commissioner’s Office confirmed they were satisfied with the outcome and will not be pursuing enforcement.

High-five for a sustainable path to better hand hygiene
Ahead of World Hand Hygiene Day, the importance of proper hand hygiene and appropriate glove use in healthcare is emphasized. Overuse of gloves can not