Ransomware Attack on London Pathology Service Linked to Patients Death
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
A ransomware attack in June 2024 by the Russian-speaking Qilin group targeted Synnovis, a pathology services provider for several London NHS hospitals, severely disrupting blood testing services and contributing to a patient's death due to delayed results.The cyberattack led to the postponement of over 1,100 operations, including nearly 200 cancer treatments, and compromised sensitive medical data of approximately 900,000 individuals, which was later leaked online.Despite the significant impact, many affected patients have yet to be informed about the breach.The incident underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures within healthcare infrastructure, especially as reliance on digital systems and private providers increases.
