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.
How Proactive Security Could Have Stopped the Summit Pathology Data Breach
Healthcare data breaches are becoming more frequent and severe, with 133 million patient records stolen in 2023 alone. These breaches not only impact patient privacy
