Synnovis has finished its 18-month investigation into a ransomware attack that disrupted NHS pathology services and contributed to a patient’s death. While the company confirmed data related to potentially 900,000 patients was compromised, it has not disclosed specifics on the number of individuals affected. Notifications to patients will be handled by the individual NHS organizations.

A ransomware attack has compromised the US healthcare sector, impacting organizations such as AOA, DaVita, and Bell Ambulance. These breaches have raised concerns regarding the security of patient data and the potential disruption to healthcare services. The situation underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure in the healthcare domain.