Qilin ransomware group blamed for attack disrupting London hospitals

London hospitals have declared a state of emergency after a cyberattack believed to be by the Russia-based Qilin ransomware group, which used double extortion tactics to force payment from victims. The attack targeted Synnovis, a partnership between NHS trusts which hosts Europe’s largest provider of medical testing, disrupting essential services at several boroughs. The group has been known to target healthcare and education sectors worldwide. This event underscores the vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyberattacks and prompts calls for improved security measures and government intervention.