Blood Shortages Hit London Hospitals After Ransomware Attack

June 11, 2024 at 03:48PM A cyberattack has disrupted UK pathology lab services, causing delays in critical functions in London hospitals. Dr. Gail Miflin has called for public blood donations to support surgeries. Synnovis, operated in partnership with NHS trusts and SYNLAB, is working with authorities to resolve the issue. The company expressed regret for … Read more

Major London hospitals disrupted by Synnovis ransomware attack

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

Major London hospitals disrupted by Synnovis cyberattack

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

London hospitals declare critical incident after service partner ransomware attack

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