NHS

Ransomware attacks threaten the NHS

siteadmin July 22, 2022

Mark Warren, Marketing Director at Osirium, discusses the increasing danger of ransomware attacks, focusing on their evolution and why the NHS is particularly susceptible. Modern ransomware attacks often involve stealing data, encrypting it, and pressuring victims into paying a ransom to avoid it being released online. Warren highlights that NHS systems are targeted due to their legacy equipment, rich personal data, and extensive infrastructure.