Phil Muncaster At any one time the world’s connected hospitals could be running as many as 80,000 exposed devices, putting hospital operations, data privacy and patient health at risk, according…
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Cyber-Security: How hospitals can prevent ransomware
Hospitals are vulnerable to the same cyber threats as businesses and must take action to protect themselves. By David Trossell According to BBC News, “WannaCry was the biggest cyber-attack that…
Petya cyber-attack still disrupting firms weeks later
By Chris Baraniuk, Technology reporter Some businesses hit by malware in a cyber-attack that began on 27 June are still struggling to return operations to normal, the BBC has learned.…
WannaCry ransomware cyber-attack 'may have N Korea link'
Dave Lee, North America technology reporter Who was behind the huge global cyber-attack? One prominent theory right now is North Korea – but what we know is far from conclusive.…
Barts Health Trust launches cyber attack probe
England’s largest NHS Trust has been hit by a cyber attack, it has emerged. Barts Health Trust, which runs The Royal London, St Bartholomew’s, Whipps Cross, Mile End and Newham…
NHS hospitals told to swallow stronger anti-ransomware medication
New cyber triage to fight malware plagues. By John Leyden NHS Digital is set to start expanding the range of cybersecurity services available to UK hospitals and clinics. CareCERT (Care…