US healthcare platform ConnectOnCall suffered a major cybersecurity breach, compromising the personal and medical data of over 910,000 patients. Owner Phreesia acted promptly after discovery, notifying authorities and enlisting cybersecurity experts. The incident emphasizes the increasing threat of cyberattacks on healthcare systems, underscoring the need for stricter regulations and vigilant security measures.

The NHS needs to tighten its third-party supplier cybersecurity
The NHS should proactively fortify cybersecurity within its third-party software suppliers following recent damaging ransomware attacks, says Jonathan Lee from Trend Micro. He suggests implementing