A recent cyber attack targeting a crucial NHS supplier is now tragically linked to at least one patient death. The attack, attributed to the Qilin ransomware group, struck Synnovis, a provider of pathology services for several NHS trusts in London.
The ransomware infiltration has caused significant disruption across healthcare services, leading to the cancellation of operations, delays in diagnosis, and urgent care needing to be diverted elsewhere. Health officials have confirmed that one patient’s death is potentially connected to the severe impact on blood transfusions resulting from the attack.
This incident underscores the critical vulnerability of healthcare infrastructure and its complex supply chain to cyber threats. The attack highlights the devastating real-world consequences that ransomware can have on patient care and safety. Investigations are ongoing to fully understand the impact and restore essential services impacted by this malicious cyber activity. Protecting vital healthcare systems from such attacks remains a paramount concern.
Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/06/26/qilin_ransomware_nhs_death/
