London NHS Crippled by Ransomware, Several Hospitals Targeted

A ransomware attack on London’s NHS hospitals has caused major disruptions, leading to the cancellation of non-emergency procedures. The cyberattack targeted Synnovis, an outsourced lab service provider. The incident underscores the increasing vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyber threats. The average ransom payment has increased 500% to $2m, according to Sophos’ State of Ransomware 2024 report.