Barts Health NHS Trust Data Breach: Can Legal Action Tame Clop’s Oracle Exploitation?
In a plot twist nobody asked for, Barts Health NHS Trust finds itself wrestling with Clop over stolen data in a cyber soap opera. The NHS giant is taking legal action to halt the publication of patient and staff information snatched during Clop’s Oracle EBS heist. Will the High Court play hero or will Clop’s dark web antics continue? Stay tuned!
Hot Take:
Who knew that Clop was a fan of British drama? It seems like they’re taking cues from EastEnders with their latest plot twist at Barts Health NHS Trust. But, unlike the soap operas, there’s no “tune in next week” to see if the data remains safe. Barts is playing legal whack-a-mole with Clop, hoping the High Court intervention will scare them off. Spoiler alert: ransomware gangs aren’t known for their courtroom phobias.
Key Points:
- Barts Health NHS Trust confirms data theft in Clop’s Oracle EBS exploit.
- Legal action underway to prevent publication of stolen data.
- The stolen data includes patient and former staff details, plus supplier info.
- Clop’s audacious exploits have hit several organizations globally.
- Barts’ core IT systems remain secure, but the extent of personal impact is unclear.