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London hospital cyber attack causing significant impact on services

By Thomson Reuters Jun 4, 2024 | 9:51 AM

LONDON (Reuters) – 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.

(Reporting by Muvija M; editing by William James)