UK National Health Service trusts, including major children’s hospitals, continue to be targeted in a wave of ransomware cyberattacks. The Russia-linked group Inc Ransom claims to have accessed patient records, donor information and more, with data potentially being published before investigations conclude. The NHS’s attempts to enhance its resilience to such attacks are ongoing, with a Cyber Security and Resilience Bill set for introduction in 2025.
Cyber threats hide in encrypted traffic
Cyber threats are now primarily spread via encrypted data traffic, with 87% of all threats transmitted this way, according to Zscaler ThreatLab’s 2024 Encrypted Attacks