The UK government is considering taking action against Russian hackers who recently stole records of 300 million patient interactions with the NHS. The stolen data includes sensitive information such as blood test results for HIV and cancer. The National Crime Agency (NCA) is contemplating retaliatory measures against the Qilin gang, the Russian-based ransomware group responsible for the cyber-attack on June 3rd. The government is concerned about the potential consequences of this breach and is exploring options to address the situation.

Data from a recent cyber-attack on London NHS hospitals has reportedly been leaked online. The attack, which occurred earlier this month, resulted in the cancellation of nearly 1,600 operations and outpatient appointments in the capital. The ransomware attack targeted Synnovis, a private pathology firm that handles blood test analysis for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS foundation trust (GSTT) and King’s College trust. It is believed that the attack was carried out by a Russian group. Following the cyber-attack on 3 June, hospitals in London were forced to cancel a significant number of operations and appointments, causing disruption to patient care. The leaked data has raised concerns about the security of sensitive information within the healthcare system. NHS England has acknowledged the breach and is working to address the situation. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in safeguarding sensitive data.