In 2024, healthcare organisations experienced significant disruptions due to numerous data breaches and ransomware attacks. This impacted daily operations and caused financial hardship for some. Concerns exist over future targeted attacks, the exploitation of artificial intelligence by cybercriminals and increasing attacks on the supply chain. Experts advocate for proactive measures, higher budgets and greater alignment of cyber teams with business strategy, and call for comprehensive regulations. However, there are hurdles such as razor-thin margins in healthcare operations.

M&S issues update as crippling nationwide IT outage still ongoing – The Sun
Marks & Spencer (M&S) halted online orders in the UK and Ireland following a cyber attack, leading to a 5% drop in share price. Physical