August 7, 2024 at 11:12AM The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office has announced its intent to fine the Advanced Computer Software Group £6.09 million due to a ransomware attack on the National Health Service. Personal data of 82,946 patients was compromised, causing disruption to the 111 call service. The attack was linked to inadequate security measures, … Read more
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
June 13, 2024 at 07:39AM The investigation into a data protection gaffe at the UK’s NHS revealed that a medical student mistakenly disposed of confidential medical data in bin bags, leading to its exposure in a suburban alley. The trust assured the public that the documents were recovered and those affected have been contacted. The … Read more
June 5, 2024 at 02:00PM Cyber criminals from the Qilin ransomware operation have targeted pathology services provider Synnovis, impacting several major NHS hospitals in London. The attack has caused disruptions to primary healthcare services and led to the postponement and cancellation of non-emergency appointments and surgeries. The group is known for double-extortion attacks, demanding ransom … Read more
June 5, 2024 at 11:55AM A ransomware attack on UK healthcare provider Synnovis has disrupted services at several London hospitals, impacting patient care. The incident has raised concerns about cybersecurity in healthcare and the potential life-threatening consequences of such attacks. The need for proactive measures, including improved security and crisis response planning, is highlighted to … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 12:22PM Ransomware attack on pathology provider Synnovis impacts multiple major NHS hospitals in London. Blood transfusions and healthcare services affected. Emergency care available, but procedures canceled or redirected. Synnovis systems inaccessible, impacting quick-turnaround blood tests. Synnovis, previously Viapath, is a partnership between SYNLAB UK & Ireland, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 12:07PM A cyberattack on Synnovis has significantly disrupted healthcare services at multiple major NHS hospitals in London, impacting pathology and diagnostic services. The attack, potentially a ransomware incident, has led to the cancellation and redirection of procedures, affecting urgent and emergency care. Access to pathology results may take weeks to restore. … Read more
June 4, 2024 at 11:47AM London hospitals are grappling with disrupted pathology services due to a ransomware attack on a service partner, impacting facilities at NHS trusts and primary care services in southeast London. The incident has been declared a “critical incident,” affecting blood transfusions and elective surgeries. Officials are working to understand the full … Read more
May 14, 2024 at 05:36AM The UK’s NHS warns that vulnerabilities in Arcserve Unified Data Protection software are likely being actively exploited. Despite not disclosing any specific data, NHS strongly encourages organizations to apply patches as outlined in Arcserve’s advisory. Critical vulnerabilities include authentication bypass and path traversal, posing risks of data theft, ransomware attacks, … Read more