UK Lays Out Stronger Cybersecurity Defenses After Attack Crippled NHS Hospitals

The UK government has proposed the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill to improve national defences against cyberattacks and enforce thorough reporting of ransomware attacks. This follows a recent ransomware attack on a London hospital, resulting from outdated cybersecurity laws inherited from the European Union. The draft bill points to a need for an “urgent update” to ensure robust, up-to-date security infrastructure.