Barts Health NHS Trust faces cyber security incident

Ransomware attacks across the UK, including a massive breach at Barts Health NHS Trust involving the data of 2.5 million patients highlight ongoing cybersecurity challenges in the public sector. The attacks erode public trust and can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. Enhanced security infrastructure, data backups, risk assessments, staff training and greater collaboration between public and private sectors are needed to counter these threats.