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Mike Fell: ‘The evidence is that cyber attacks against the NHS have plateaued’

Ahead of speaking at Rewired 2025, Mike Fell, executive director of national cyber security operations at NHSE, sat down with
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Drones deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’

The first drones have successfully delivered patient blood samples as part of a six-month trial at Guy’s and St Thomas’
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Synnovis attack led to at least five cases of ‘moderate’ patient harm

The Synnovis cyber attack led to at least 119 incidents of patient harm, including at least five cases of 'moderate
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Blood transfusion IT systems restored at Guy’s and St Thomas’

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is able to issue all blood group products for transfusions, following the cyber
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Cyber Security Bill will prevent future attacks on NHS, says DSIT

A Bill intended to improve UK cyber defences will prevent attacks similar to the ransomware attack impacting London hospitals, said
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‘Two-factor authentication may have stopped Synnovis cyber attack’

Beverley Bryant said that two-factor authentication is the biggest deterrent to cyber attacks in the NHS and healthcare sector.
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GP blood testing restored three months after Synnovis cyber attack

GP blood testing services across south east London have been restored following the cyber attack on Synnovis, NHS London has
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Mid and South Essex selects SYNLAB for £900m pathology contract

Mid and South Essex NHS FT has chosen SYNLAB as its pathology supplier, despite a cyber attack which caused disruption
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Synnovis rebuilds IT systems following London cyber attack

More than 60 core IT systems used within laboratories are being rebuilt following the cyber attack on pathology system provider
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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

This edition of Coffee Time Briefing includes a call for chartered status for tech professionals and text message initiative for
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