Cancer patient forced to make terrible decision after Qilin attack on London hospitals

July 5, 2024 at 01:03PM The aftermath of Qilin’s ransomware attack on Synnovis caused widespread disruptions in medical procedures across London hospitals. One of the most affected individuals was Johanna Groothuizen, who had to undergo a last-minute change in her surgery, ultimately resulting in a simple mastectomy instead of the planned skin-sparing mastectomy. The cyberattack’s … Read more

Dutch insurers demand nudes from breast cancer patients despite ban

February 12, 2024 at 02:19PM Some Dutch health insurers were reported to demand breast cancer patients to submit photos of their breasts before reconstructive surgery, despite a government ban. Notably, the insurers have been losing the sensitive images, leading to privacy breaches and patient distress. The Health Minister has intervened, mandating the photos to be … Read more