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Advanced Computer Software Group could face £6m fine after ransomware attack

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Martina Lindberg

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The company experienced a ransomware attack in 2022 where personal data was accessed, and NHS and social care services disrupted.

The software provider Advanced Computer Software Group Ltd could have to pay a £6.09m ($7.7m) fine after failing to implement measures to protect the personal information of 82,946 people.

The provisional decision was issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and relates to a ransomware attack in 2022.

During the attack, hackers

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