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Ransomware disruptions contributed to a patient death, NHS finds

  • A ransomware attack on a London-based pathology service disrupted blood-testing services and contributed to a patient's death.
  • Around 800 operations and 700 outpatient appointments were canceled or rescheduled due to the attack, impacting patient care.
  • The cybercriminal group Qilin demanded $50 million from Synnovis for stolen data, which was later published online as the organization reportedly refused to pay.
  • The UK's National Health Service (NHS) confirmed the attack, shedding light on the devastating consequences of ransomware attacks on critical services like hospitals.

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