The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Chinese cybersecurity firm Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology and cyber actor Yin Kecheng over alleged connections to the hacking groups Salt Typhoon and Silk Typhoon, and recent cyber attacks on federal infrastructure. The sanctions come as the Federal Communications Commission introduces rules requiring telecoms firms to protect their networks from unauthorised access.
Cyber Essentials NHS and Healthcare Organisations
The UK government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme provides organisations with technical security controls to protect against common cyber threats. It’s particularly crucial for the NHS and