Ransomware Rampage: Cyber Attack Strikes UK Hospitals, Patient Data at Risk!
Cybercriminals have struck Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and others, accessing data through a shared digital gateway. Despite the chaos, hospital services continue, leaving us wondering if the hackers left a “We were here” note. The Trust and NCA are on the case, and patients can still get their check-ups, minus the hacker autograph session.
Hot Take:
In a world where even kids’ hospitals aren’t safe from cyber villains, it’s comforting to know that the silver lining is hospital services are still up and running. But seriously, can someone get these cybercriminals a hobby that doesn’t involve playing doctor with sensitive data?
Key Points:
- A cyber-attack has impacted three healthcare organizations in Liverpool, UK, including a children’s hospital.
- The ransomware group INC Ransom claims to have accessed large-scale data from 2018-2024.
- The Trust is investigating the incident with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA).
- Despite the attack, hospital services remain unaffected, and patients are advised to attend appointments as usual.
- Initial access was reportedly gained through a shared digital gateway service.
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