Synnovis Ransomware Fiasco: Patient Data in Jeopardy After Qilin Attack!
Synnovis, once known as Viapath, faced a massive “oops” moment after a ransomware attack in June 2024. Patient data, including NHS numbers and test results, was stolen. Synnovis is notifying healthcare organizations, while the NHS handles patient notifications—because what’s more British than queuing for data breach news?
Hot Take:
Synnovis’ data breach is like a high-stakes game of Operation, but instead of removing funny bones, they’re piecing together a jigsaw puzzle of patient data under the watchful eye of the Qilin ransomware gang. It’s a classic case of “Houston, we have a problem,” only this time it’s London hospitals and the problem is a ransomware attack so intricate it makes neuro-surgery look like a picnic.
Key Points:
- Synnovis suffered a ransomware attack in June 2024, leading to a data breach.
- The attack impacted multiple major NHS hospitals in London.
- Stolen data includes personal patient information and some test results.
- The breach is linked to the Qilin ransomware gang.
- Synnovis and NHS Trust partners chose not to pay the ransom.
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