The number of elective care waits over 65 weeks rose by 13,000 between July and August, the largest increase in two years, indicating a setback for NHS England’s recovery plan. This coincided with worsening emergency care performance and the waiting list for community services reaching over a million. There has been concern that attempts to cut follow-up appointments could compromise patient welfare and deepen health inequalities.

Decrypting Linux/ESXi Akira Ransomware Files Without Paying Ransomware
A cybersecurity researcher has decrypted the Linux/ESXI variant of Akira ransomware, allowing data recovery without ransom. The method exploits a flaw in the malware’s encryption