Russian Ransomware Havoc: London Hospitals Reel from Qilin’s Data Dump Disaster
A ransomware attack by the Russian group Qilin on London hospitals has disrupted services and led to a significant data breach. NHS England confirmed that patient records, including sensitive blood test results, have been leaked online. The investigation continues, while hundreds of operations and appointments…
Hot Take:
Looks like Qilin is taking a page from the “How to Be a Villain 101” handbook: Step 1, hack a hospital; Step 2, steal sensitive data; Step 3, post it online for maximum chaos. NHS, it’s time to update your firewall and maybe hire a wizard.
Key Points:
- Russian group Qilin orchestrated the ransomware attack on London hospitals.
- Hundreds of operations and appointments are still being canceled weeks after the attack.
- Nearly 400GB of sensitive patient data has been published online.
- Data includes patient names, dates of birth, blood test descriptions, and potentially results for HIV and cancer.
- NHS has set up a website and helpline for affected patients.
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