The healthcare sector is increasingly targeted by cyber attacks, which are posing serious risks to patient safety. According to Omdia, the healthcare sector had more public cyber security breaches than any other industry between January and September last year. The most common methods of such attacks are hacking, supply chain attacks, phishing, and ransomware. Counteracting these threats are now a top priority, with governments introducing new cyber security standards and hospitals updating their security measures.
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‘Amber alert’ as NHS in Plymouth makes urgent plea for people with certain blood type
The NHS has issued an urgent call for O type blood donors, following increased demand after the recent cyber attack. The attack led to reduced