Russian cyber criminals behind hospital ransomware attack

A Russian group of criminals named Qilin has been identified as the orchestrators behind the ransomware attack on London hospitals. The attack affected major operations including tests and blood transfusions. The hackers, who have a history of attacking various organisations worldwide, were likely unaware of the extent of disruption their attack on the healthcare system would cause. The attack on Synnovis, a pathology firm, has led to severe reductions in capacity across the capital.