Experts Comment: Cyberattack Hits The NHS – What Now?

Major London hospitals, including King’s College Hospital and Guy’s and St Thomas’ were hit by a ransomware attack via partner firm Synnovis, leading to operations being cancelled and patients sent elsewhere. Ransomware attacks lock systems and encrypt files, with the attacker demanding a ransom payment for decryption. Experts warned patient data could be at risk and urged hospitals to diversify their digital infrastructure, implement robust network defence measures and adopt a “never trust, always verify” approach.