Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust suffered a data breach where confidential patient information was shared online and via social media. The attack follows a different cyber incident at Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The latest breaches continue a trend of disruptions to NHS services due to cyber attacks in 2024. A forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill aims to better protect the NHS against such incidents.
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%
