For the second time in a week, a critical incident was declared at Wirral University Teaching Hospital trust due to high patient volumes and demand on emergency services. The situation was reportedly similar to an incident on January 4, involving numerous flu cases. The trust reassures that it has robust plans maintaining patient safety. Hospitals are continuing to experience pressure, notably due to high volumes of ambulance arrivals.

Ransomware and USB attacks are hammering OT systems
The Honeywell 2025 Cyber Threat Report has revealed growing concerns over ransomware, trojans, and malware delivered through USB devices impacting industrial systems. The report recorded