Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
– Cybercriminals published 400GB of data following a ransomware attack on a pathology firm in London
– The stolen data includes patient information such as names, health system registration numbers, and financial information
Cybercriminals recently targeted a pathology firm in London, causing chaos in several major hospitals. The attack, which occurred on June 3, affected the ability to provide various services, including organ transplants, across central and southeast London. The hackers, known as Qilin, have now published 400 gigabytes of stolen data, which includes patient information such as names, health system registration numbers, and descriptions of blood tests. It is unclear if test results have been shared. The NHS England is working with authorities to investigate the incident and determine the content of the published files. The hospitals are still struggling to recover from the attack, with the firm unable to process most blood tests. The CEO of the firm has mentioned that progress is being made in restoring services, but it will take time. Overall, this cyber attack is considered one of the most significant in the NHS, impacting the delivery of patient care for weeks to come.
