A ransomware cyberattack has disrupted the operations at two major London hospital trusts, Guy's and St Thomas' and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, as well as GP services in South London. The attack has forced the cancellation of all non-emergency operations and blood tests, impacting tens of thousands of patients. Pathology provider Synnovis, which serves multiple hospitals in the area, confirmed the incident, leading to significant delays and operational challenges. The National Cyber Security Centre and NHS England have declared a level three incident and are working to resolve the issue, which may take weeks or months. Emergency care services remain unaffected.

NHS operations cancelled amid major cyberattack at London hospitals The Independent

A recent report from CSC 2.0 highlights the escalating threat of ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare systems, with rural hospitals being particularly vulnerable due to limited resources and tighter budgets. The report emphasizes the need for increased federal funding to enhance cybersecurity measures across the industry. Recent ransomware incidents, such as attacks on Ascension and Change Healthcare, have severely disrupted patient care and hospital operations, underscoring the potential for catastrophic outcomes. Recommendations include developing long-term cybersecurity goals, enhancing training, and supporting underfunded facilities with outsourced IT services and contingency planning. The report also addresses the reliance on outdated systems in the healthcare sector, contributing to its vulnerability. Despite national efforts to combat ransomware, attacks are on the rise, with significant impacts on patient care, including increased death rates and longer hospital stays.

Rural hospitals are particularly vulnerable to ransomware, report finds cyberscoop

Google's new "A.I. Overviews" feature, launched in May, offers conversational answers to health-related search queries by leveraging generative A.I. However, the system has produced several inaccurate and misleading responses, leading Google to roll back the feature for certain searches. Experts emphasize the high stakes of health information, noting the risks of A.I. deriving erroneous advice from unreliable sources. Instances include a dangerous recommendation about eating rocks, sourced from a satirical site, and mixed-quality health advice, highlighting the need for trustworthy information sources.

Google Is Using A.I. to Answer Your Health Questions. Should You Trust It? The New York Times

The article discusses a new malware named Antidot, which poses a significant threat by masquerading as a Google Play update application. Identified by the cybersecurity firm Cyble, Antidot targets Android devices, infiltrating them primarily through sideloaded apps, phishing emails, and deceptive messages. Once installed, it can access various phone functions via the Accessibility settings, collecting sensitive data such as contacts, messages, and credentials. The malware employs techniques such as overlay attacks to mimic legitimate banking login pages and keylogging to steal information. To protect against Antidot, users should be cautious of phishing attempts, use reputable antivirus software, download apps from trusted sources, and adopt strong security practices such as two-factor authentication and regular device updates.

Beware Google Play Users: New Antidot Android Banking Trojan Impersonates App techtimes