Ransomware hackers have disrupted emergency services, compromised several hospitals, and exposed private patient data in an ongoing cyberattack targeting National Health Service (NHS) trusts across the United Kingdom. The attacks, which have raised serious concerns about cybersecurity in critical infrastructure, highlight vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector.
Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Targeted
After claiming responsibility for an earlier attack on NHS Scotland, the ransomware gang Inc Ransom, known for its alleged ties to Russia, now claims to have infiltrated the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital Trust, one of Europe’s largest children’s hospitals. In a post on its dark web leak site, the gang claimed to have stolen donor reports, procurement data, and patient records spanning from 2018 to 2024.
The stolen records reportedly include sensitive health information and personally identifiable data such as patient addresses and dates of birth. Samples of the data have allegedly been shared to substantiate the breach, increasing concerns over the privacy of vulnerable patients.
Hospital Statement and Scope of the Breach
Alder Hey acknowledged the cybersecurity incident on November 28, confirming that hackers had infiltrated a “digital gateway service” used by multiple hospitals. This breach affected Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, and
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