December 2, 2024 at 11:37AM
Two NHS-affiliated hospitals in the UK experienced separate cyberattacks. Alder Hey Children’s Hospital faces data compromises with records leaked online, linked to a ransomware group. Meanwhile, Wirral University Teaching Hospital detected suspicious activity, affecting planned medical services. Both institutions are investigating the incidents and their impacts.
**Meeting Notes Takeaways:**
1. **Cyberattacks Overview**: Two NHS-affiliated hospitals experienced cyberattacks within a week, with no connection between the incidents.
2. **Alder Hey Children’s Hospital**:
– Patient records and other information were compromised.
– An investigation is underway in response to data being published online and shared on social media.
– Inc ransomware claimed responsibility for the attack, alleging the stolen data dates back to 2018.
– Collaboration with partners is ongoing to verify the published data and assess the potential impact.
3. **Wirral University Teaching Hospital**:
– Detected suspicious activity prompting the isolation of systems, leading to some IT outages.
– Medical services remain available, but there has been disruption to planned services, including postponed procedures and affected appointments.
– The perpetrator and the nature of the attack are currently unknown.
4. **Next Steps**:
– Continued monitoring and investigation by both hospitals to assess the impact and prevent further incidents.
– Collaboration with cybersecurity experts and relevant authorities.