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.
Data breaches at health care companies expose more than 15 million records
Healthcare companies Common Spirit, Mass General Brigham, Centra Care, OSF Healthcare, and Ascension Healthcare have experienced data breaches, exposing over 15 million records. The breaches,