Learning from NHS Ransomware Attack: Strengthening Healthcare Cybersecurity With IT Managed Solutions
Ransomware attacks are on the rise in the UK with an increase of 70 per cent in 2023 according to official figures, making the UK the second most targeted country for cyberattacks in the world. For the healthcare sector, ransomware poses a significant risk as it can encrypt critical patient data and hospital systems, disrupting the delivery of medical services. The inability of healthcare staff to access patient data can lead to delayed treatments, risks to patient safety, and the loss of sensitive health information. Also, healthcare providers may experience financial loss, either through the payment of ransoms or the implementation of data recovery and system restoration measures.