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ConnectOnCall, a healthcare communication platform, suffered a significant data breach that exposed the personal information of approximately 900,000 patients and healthcare providers. The breach occurred in May 2024 and involved the compromise of sensitive data, potentially including names, contact information, and medical details. The attackers exploited a vulnerability that allowed them to gain unauthorized access to the platform’s systems. This incident highlights the critical need for robust security measures in healthcare communication platforms to protect patient data and ensure privacy, given that these breaches can have serious consequences for affected individuals, including potential identity theft and misuse of personal health information.

A cyberattack caused a major incident at the UK’s Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), resulting in postponed appointments and procedures and a system outage. The hospital moved to paper-based methods and continues to experience disruptions. This highlights the vulnerability of healthcare systems to cyberattacks and the potential for serious disruption to patient care.