The coordinated attack that infected a large number of computers across the health service was linked to WannaCry malicious software. The consultation will also focus on system failures, with requirements for companies to show what action they are taking to reduce the risks. Workshops will be held where organisations can give feedback. Ciaran Martin, the chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, said organisations needed to do more to increase cyber security. “The NCSC is committed to making the UK the safest place in the world to live and do business online, but we can’t do this alone,” he said.

Source: The Guardian August 07, 2017 22:52 UTC