UK Fines Software Provider £3.07 Million for 2022 Ransomware Breach

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) of the United Kingdom has imposed a fine of £3.07 million on Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd following a ransomware attack in 2022 that exposed the sensitive personal data of 79,404 individuals, including patients of the National Health Service (NHS). The attack compromised confidential information, affecting the privacy and data security of patients.