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NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack
Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.
The Advanced Computer Software Group was fined for a breach that put personal information of 79,404 people at risk, the UK's data protection watchdog said. The cyberattack led to the disruption of critical services including NHS 111, and left some healthcare staff unable to access patient records. "The security measures of Advanced's subsidiary fell seriously short of what we would expect from an organisation processing such a large volume of sensitive information," Mr Edwards said.
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