The ransomware attack on NHS blood services in London last June has been linked to the death of a patient at King's College Hospital. The hospital confirmed that the victim's death was influenced by multiple factors, including delays caused by the attack that fostered a long wait for critical blood test results. This incident not only disrupted more than 10,000 medical appointments but also raised alarms about patient safety, with reports of severe and moderate harm faced by numerous patients as a result of the cyber intrusion.
A long wait for a blood test result due to the cyber-attack impacting pathology services was identified as a significant factor in the patient's death.
The cyber-attack caused a drastic disruption leading to the cancellation of over 10,000 medical appointments, severely affecting patient care at NHS trusts.
Collection
[
|
...
]