Hospitals cyber attack impacts 800 operations
Patients forced to travel elsewhere for vital tests as ransomware attack grinds health service to a halt
The cyber-attack on the NHS has had a devastating impact on patient care, with hundreds of operations being cancelled and blood tests suspended.
The ransomware attack, which began on Friday, has affected 800 operations, with patients being forced to travel to other hospitals for vital tests and treatment.
The NHS has confirmed that patient data has been stolen in the attack, and is urging people to be vigilant for any suspicious activity.
The attack has also caused disruption to GP blood services, with some patients being forced to wait for days for appointments.
The NHS is working to restore services as quickly as possible, but it is likely to take several weeks for the full impact of the attack to become clear.
Conclusion
The cyber-attack on the NHS is a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity. Healthcare providers need to take steps to protect their systems from attack, and to ensure that they have robust plans in place to respond to any breaches that do occur.
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