Hospital Hijinks: Cyberattack Causes Chaos at Wirral University Teaching Hospital
The Wirral University Teaching Hospital was hit by a cyberattack, causing appointment delays and procedural disruptions. The hospital is working with national cybersecurity services, using paper processes while IT systems are offline. Emergency care is prioritized, and the public is urged to use emergency services only for genuine cases.
Hot Take:
Looks like the cyber crooks have decided to take a crack at healthcare. Who knew the hackers were so interested in the ins and outs of medical procedures? Maybe they were hoping for free advice on a nose job!
Key Points:
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital in the UK was hit by a cyberattack, causing delays in appointments and procedures.
- The hospital isolated its systems and took some IT infrastructure offline in response to suspicious activity.
- Emergency services remain a priority, and the public is urged to use them only for genuine emergencies.
- The attack suggests a ransomware incident, but no group has claimed responsibility yet.
- It’s uncertain if any data was stolen during the breach.
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