Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has declared a “major incident” due to a significant cyberattack that led to a shutdown of electronic systems. Outpatient appointments have been cancelled, emergency departments are urging only necessary visits and there have been reports of longer waiting times. The cyberattack serves as a reminder of the increasing threat facing health services globally and the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.
The NHS needs to tighten its third-party supplier cybersecurity
The NHS should proactively fortify cybersecurity within its third-party software suppliers following recent damaging ransomware attacks, says Jonathan Lee from Trend Micro. He suggests implementing
