Ransomware attacks targeting the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) have disrupted critical services and exposed patient data. Prominent affected facilities include Wirral University Teaching Hospital and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Trust. The recent attacks are part of a wider trend of cyber attacks on the healthcare industry, prompting the UK government to bolster cyber defence efforts with new measures expected to be enforced by 2030.
Cybersecurity Threats Continue to Rise for Healthcare Organizations, Research Shows
A report by cybersecurity firm Netwrix revealed that 84% of healthcare organisations experienced a cyberattack in the last year. Nearly 70% suffered financial losses, 21%
