In healthcare, every diagnosis, treatment decision, and transfusion depends on one essential element: timely and reliable laboratory results. But what happens when cybercriminals disrupt the systems behind those results?
In June 2024, one of Europe's most significant laboratory-focused cyberattacks provided a stark answer. A ransomware attack on Synnovis, a major pathology provider supporting NHS Trusts across southeast London, demonstrated how a cyber incident can rapidly become a patient care crisis. The attack severely impacted laboratory operations, disrupted blood services, delayed clinical procedures, and highlighted the critical role cybersecurity plays in ensuring continuity of care.
When the Goal Is Your Data, Not Your Systems
Healthcare organizations often associate cyberattacks with ransomware: encrypted files, locked systems, and operational disruption. However, not every cyber incident follows that pattern.
Summer travel encourages us to slow down, disconnect from routine, and enjoy a change of pace. Whether traveling for work or pleasure, digital connectivity has become an integral part of the experience, from checking emails and accessing documents to booking accommodation
Vacations help us recharge, but cyber risks do not take time off. Before leaving the office and activating an out of office message, it is important to make sure that good cybersecurity habits are not left behind. A few simple actions can significantly reduce the risk of data exposure, unauthorized access, or social engineering attempts while you are away.
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, one of the most insidious threats doesn’t come from malicious code or sophisticated malware—it comes from human psychology. Episode 4 of our cybersecurity series, Protecting Health, One Byte at a Time,
In an increasingly digital healthcare landscape, cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought—it’s a shared responsibility. Episode 3 of the EEMEA Cybersecurity series, titled “Protecting Health, One Byte at a Time”,
In the second episode of the "Protecting Health, One Byte at a Time" series, we explore a sobering case that underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in healthcare: the ransomware attack on Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center.
In today’s digital healthcare landscape, cybersecurity is not just a technical concern—it’s a shared responsibility. From patients to healthcare providers and solution suppliers, everyone plays a role in safeguarding sensitive health data.
