Failed IT systems at Capita fuel fears of cyber-attack on crucial NHS provider | Capita

Critical public services provided by UK outsourcing firm Capita were disrupted when its IT systems abruptly stopped working. Council phone lines were knocked out, as Capita’s staff found they could not access their systems. The company, which manages operations for the NHS and the military, is investigating, but the cause remains unknown. The incident has raised concerns about potential cyberattacks as outsourcing companies become increasingly involved in delivering public services.