NHS may take a month to recover from supply chain attack

Advanced Software, used by NHS services in the UK, was hit by a financially-motivated ransomware attack, threatening to disrupt operations for a month. Advanced Software successfully contained the attack and is working to restore services but vital processes, such as ambulance dispatch and appointment booking, have been affected. The company is also investigating whether data was affected. The attack underscores concerns about cyber threats to healthcare infrastructure, with a 90% increase in attack volumes noted in Q2 2022.