Two patients suffered severe health damage due to a cyber attack on NHS pathology provider Synnovis that disrupted NHS services in 2024. Initially, the NHS reported five cases of moderate harm and 114 of low harm. However, Bloomberg News reveals data suggesting two incidents of severe harm, 11 of moderate and over 120 of low harm. An estimated financial loss of £32.7m was reported, while patient data leakage is also being investigated.
NHS trust alert to cyber threats, says health chief
Five NHS trusts, including Alder Hey Children’s Foundation Trust and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, were targeted in suspected cyber attacks in December. Investigations are ongoing,
