NHS Urgently Seeks Blood Donations Post Ransomware Attack

A ransomware attack on a London NHS hospital has disrupted blood matching services and created an urgent need for universal blood types O Positive and O Negative. The attack has effectively disabled blood transfusions and disrupted diagnostic services, illuminating the critical importance of robust cybersecurity measures in critical infrastructure sectors like healthcare. This incident underscores the need for enhanced cybersecurity, regular system updates, staff training on cyber hygiene, and a continual supply of blood donations.