Aug 7, 05:17 AM

NHS Vendor Faces £6.09M Fine for Security Failures in 2022 Ransomware Attack

The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has provisionally fined NHS vendor Advanced Computing Software Group Ltd £6.09 million for failing to implement adequate security measures before a 2022 ransomware attack. The LockBit ransomware attack disrupted health and social care services and compromised the personal information of 82,946 individuals. The ICO's decision highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive data.

#ICO #NHS #LockBit

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DIGIT@digitfyi
2 years ago
Following an initial finding that Advanced Computing Software Group Ltd failed to implement measures to protect the personal information of 82,946 people, @ICOnews has provisionally decided to fine the firm £6.09 million. https://t.co/rwniHq6lZf #Tech | #News | #NHS | #Cyber
Infosecurity Magazine@InfosecurityMag
2 years ago
ICO Prepares £6m Fine for NHS Supplier Advanced https://t.co/4UqPXWVBAV
The Register@TheRegister
2 years ago
UK health services call-handling vendor faces $7.7M fine over 2022 ransomware attack https://t.co/fEKC3bPU0i

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