Outsourcing firm behind NHS Test and Trace hit by ransomware attack

Outsourcing firm Serco has confirmed that its infrastructure in mainland Europe was hit by a double extortion ransomware attack from cybercriminals known as the Babuk group. The attack has raised concerns about the vulnerabilities in Serco’s wider systems and their impact on the security of the NHS Test and Trace program. As the UK government expands test and trace technology, security measures must be strengthened to address ransom threats effectively. The involvement of Serco in the program has been controversial due to failures and criticisms.