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.
In 2024, U.S. hit a new record for health care data breaches
Records from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have revealed that around 172 million people, over half of the U.S. population, were affected