Hospital Havoc: Cyberattack Leaves Major UK Healthcare Provider in Chaos
A cyberattack on Wirral University Teaching Hospital has forced a switch to manual operations, leading to appointment postponements and longer emergency wait times. While the hospital urges genuine emergencies only, the attack has left them feeling like they’re practicing medicine in the Stone Age. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility yet.
Hot Take:
When it comes to cyber-attacks, the NHS is getting more drama than an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. With WUTH hospitals going manual, it seems like even hackers need to wait for a doctor’s appointment these days. Maybe they should try calling back during less busy hours?
Key Points:
- Major UK healthcare provider WUTH suffers a cyberattack, causing system outages and delays.
- The attack has led to postponed appointments and increased waiting times.
- WUTH operates multiple hospitals with a capacity of 855 beds and various crucial medical services.
- Manual operations have been adopted as IT systems are taken offline to prevent further damage.
- No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
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