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US patient data reportedly stolen following Oracle Health breach

An alleged data breach at Oracle Health has impacted multiple healthcare organisations and hospitals in the US.
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Build ‘brick’ defences against inevitable attacks, says NHSE cyber lead

NHSE’s clinical lead for cyber operations has called on organisations to ensure their cyber defences are made from “brick”.
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Data chief raises concern about future of NHSE cyber security team

Guys’ and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust’s digital chief has called on the government not to scrap the NHS England
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60% of NHS staff want more cyber security training, finds study

Research from BT found that only 36% of NHS staff surveyed believe that current cyber security measures are sufficient.
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Wirral cyber attack set back cancer waiting times by months

Waiting times for cancer pathways at Wirral University Teaching Hospital have been “significantly impacted” by last year’s cyber incident.
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Synnovis cyber attack caused two cases of severe patient harm

Two patients have suffered long-term or permanent damage to their health as a result of the cyber attack on NHS
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Digital Health Unplugged: 2024 Year in Review

In the final Unplugged of the year, the Digital Health news team reflect on the biggest stories covered in 2024
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Two more Liverpool hospitals impacted by Alder Hey cyber attack

Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust has announced that the cyber attack it suffered last week has impacted two more
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Synnovis staff to strike following ‘alarming impact’ of cyber attack

Staff working for NHS pathology provider Synnovis have announced plans to strike for five days, following a major cyber attack
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Data published online following data breach at Alder Hey

A major data breach of Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT's online systems has seen private information published online and shared
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