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.

Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
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