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The Qilin ransomware group's cyberattack on Synnovis, an NHS vendor, has had a devastating impact, directly harming 170 patients. The attack, which occurred sometime before June 18, 2025, led to the cancellation of over 10,000 appointments across two London NHS trusts. Additionally, numerous GP practices in London faced disruptions in their ability to order blood tests for patients, further compounding the healthcare crisis. The severity of the harm varied, with one case classified as "severe," 14 as "moderate," and the remaining cases categorized as "low harm."
This recent report updates earlier estimates from January 2025, which had reported two cases of major harm, 11 cases of moderate harm, and over 120 cases of minor harm. The continued impact highlights the vulnerability of healthcare infrastructure to cyber threats and the potential for patient care to be severely compromised. The attack on Synnovis underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures within the healthcare sector, especially among third-party vendors that handle sensitive patient data.
Qilin is rapidly ascending in the ransomware landscape amid the decline of other major players such as RansomHub and LockBit. A recent report from the Cybereason Security Services Team highlights a "turbulent realignment" within the ransomware world. This shift is driven by factors like unexpected takeovers, public defacements, and leaks of critical infrastructure data. MKA Accountants, an Australian accounting firm, has also confirmed a Qilin ransomware attack, where the gang published internal documents and financial statements. This incident highlights Qilin's broad targeting scope and increasing prominence as a full-service cybercrime platform.
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This recent report updates earlier estimates from January 2025, which had reported two cases of major harm, 11 cases of moderate harm, and over 120 cases of minor harm. The continued impact highlights the vulnerability of healthcare infrastructure to cyber threats and the potential for patient care to be severely compromised. The attack on Synnovis underscores the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures within the healthcare sector, especially among third-party vendors that handle sensitive patient data.
Qilin is rapidly ascending in the ransomware landscape amid the decline of other major players such as RansomHub and LockBit. A recent report from the Cybereason Security Services Team highlights a "turbulent realignment" within the ransomware world. This shift is driven by factors like unexpected takeovers, public defacements, and leaks of critical infrastructure data. MKA Accountants, an Australian accounting firm, has also confirmed a Qilin ransomware attack, where the gang published internal documents and financial statements. This incident highlights Qilin's broad targeting scope and increasing prominence as a full-service cybercrime platform.
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- DataBreaches.Net: IMPACT: 170 patients harmed as a result of Qilin’s ransomware attack on NHS vendor Synnovis
- kirbyidau.com: Incident: MKA Accountants confirms Qilin ransomware attack | CyberDaily.au
- securityonline.info: Ransomware Gang Qilin Rises Amid Collapse of Major Gangs Like RansomHub and LockBit
- securityonline.info: Ransomware Gang Qilin Rises Amid Collapse of Major Gangs Like RansomHub and LockBit
- kirbyidau.com: Incident: MKA Accountants confirms Qilin ransomware attack | CyberDaily.au
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- HashTags: #QilinRansomware #NHSCyberAttack #HealthcareSecurity
- Company: Synnovis
- Target: NHS, Patients
- Attacker: Qilin
- Product: NHS Systems
- Feature: data encryption, data exfiltra
- Malware: Qilin
- Type: Ransomware
- Severity: Disaster