UK Software Firm Fined £3 Million Over Ransomware-Caused Data Breach  - SecurityWeek

The UK Information Commissioner’s Office fined Advanced Computer Software Group £3 million for a 2022 data breach caused by a ransomware attack. The breach, which compromised the data of approximately 80,000 individuals, was attributed to inadequate security measures, including the lack of multi-factor authentication. The company, which serves the UK’s National Health Service, acknowledged the incident and emphasized its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity.