The cyber attack on NHS pathology provider Synnovis caused at least 119 incidents of patient harm, including at least five cases of “moderate” harm, according to figures provided by South East London Integrated Care…
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Too often, cyber security training is a seen as a burden. But it is possible to make it relevant and useful, writes Nasser Arif
The NHS is made up of a very diverse workforce. Whether…
Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System (ICS) has selected a healthcare cyber security platform to strengthen its defences following an increase in disruptive attacks on UK healthcare systems.
It follows multiple high profile cyber attacks…
In its third year, healthcare cybersecurity research conducted by Ponemon Institute and Proofpoint aimed to determine if the healthcare industry saw progress in maintaining care delivery in the face of four types of pervasive…
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Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust is once again able to issue all blood group products for transfusions, following the cyber attack on pathology provider Synnovis.
NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) urgently called for…
New legislation to improve UK cyber defences and protect public services will prevent attacks similar to the ransomware attack impacting London hospitals, according to the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
The Cyber Security…
The cyber attack on pathology provider Synnovis could have been prevented by two-factor authentication, according to Beverley Bryant, strategic advisor in the frontline digitisation team at NHS England.
Speaking at the HETT conference on 24 September…
Mobile numbers of NHS staff have been compromised in a data breach at a software supplier, which serves seven Scottish health boards.
Scott Barnet, head of information and cyber security at NHS National Services Scotland,…
Key Takeaways:Community and Collaboration: Canada’s digital health community is a significant asset in advancing healthcare IT.AI and Data Standards: The adoption of AI in healthcare is promising but requires robust data governance and standards.Importance…
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Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has selected SYNLAB as its chosen pathology supplier, despite a cyber attack which caused major disruption to services in London.
In June 2024, a ransomware attack was launched on…
