NHS Cyber Mayhem: Two Hospitals Hit by Ransomware Hijinks!
Two NHS hospitals in the UK have fallen victim to cyberattacks, with Alder Hey Children’s Hospital targeted by a ransomware group. Despite the breach, services remain unaffected—though some records might be taking an unauthorized holiday online. Meanwhile, Wirral University Hospital is dusting off its paper trail to keep operations afloat.
Hot Take:
Ransomware attackers have clearly decided that the NHS is their new favorite playground, and it seems like a game of “Doctor Who’s Data” is afoot. With Alder Hey and Wirral University Teaching Hospital facing cyber chaos, it’s as if someone has prescribed a dose of digital drama for these UK hospitals. Perhaps a bit of humor will help cure their cyber woes, or at least make the waiting times more entertaining!
Key Points:
- Alder Hey and Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust allegedly hit by ransomware group, Inc Ransom.
- Data purportedly stolen includes patient records, donor reports, dated from 2018 to 2024.
- Alder Hey assures that their services remain unaffected despite the breach.
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital resorts to pen and paper after cyberattack, causing service disruptions.
- No known ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the Wirral attack yet.