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Cyber Attacks Hit London Hospitals

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The Facts

  • A cyber attack has disrupted medical services at several UK National Health Service (NHS) hospitals, including Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS trust as well as King's College Hospital Trust.

  • The attack, which targeted the pathology services provider Synnovis, also forced delayed operations at Royal Brompton and the Evelina London Children’s Hospital. While some medical procedures were cancelled, others were directed to separate hospitals.

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