Cyberattack on Synnovis: A major disruption to healthcare services

A significant cyberattack on pathology service provider Synnovis caused widespread disruption across multiple NHS trusts in southeast London, leading to the postponement of hundreds of appointments and operations. The attack highlighted the vulnerability of the NHS’s centralised cybersecurity infrastructure, with a single point of compromise leading to multiple institution disruptions. The incident stresses the importance of healthcare institutions developing resilient cybersecurity frameworks and having detailed response plans in place.