Ransomware Attack Cripples London's Major Hospitals

A ransomware cyber attack has severely disrupted services at some of London’s busiest hospitals. Synnovis, a lab services provider, fell victim to the attack, affecting Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, and primary care services in south east London.

A ransomware cyber attack is having a significant impact on the delivery of services at some of London's busiest hospitals, the region's health service said on Tuesday. On Monday, Synnovis, a provider of lab services, was the victim of the attack, a spokesperson for NHS England London region said in a statement.

"This is having a significant impact on the delivery of services at Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts and primary care services in south east London," the statement added.