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NHS LockBit ransomware attack yields £3.07 million penalty on tech provider

  • The UK's Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined technology provider Advanced Computer Software Group £3.07 million for its role in the LockBit ransomware attack on the National Health Service (NHS).
  • Around 79,000 individuals, including patients and staff, were affected by the breach, which occurred through a third-party technology provider.
  • The ICO determined that Advanced failed to implement proper security measures, such as Multi-Factor Authentication, and exposed sensitive data to cybercriminals.
  • The fine demonstrates the ICO's commitment to holding businesses accountable for data breaches and highlights the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures.

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