Connor Jones reports the latest update on the ransomware attack affecting Advanced Computer Software:
The UK’s data protection watchdog is dishing out a £3.07 million ($3.95 million) fine to Advanced Computer Software Group, whose subsidiary’s security failings led to a ransomware attack affecting NHS care.
This is nearly half the fine the Information Commissioner’s Office provisionally floated in August last year – £6.09 million ($7.8 million) – although it said at the time the final sum would depend on what the company did and said.
The ICO said Advanced settled for the reduced fine after acknowledging the watchdog’s decision; agreeing to pay up without appealing; playing nicely with the NCSC, NCA, and NHS following the attack; as well as taking “other steps” taken to mitigate related risk.
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