Synnovis Details

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    Synnovis

    London, UK • 1400 employees • Health Care and Social Assistance

    Industry

    Health Care and Social Assistance

    Security Incidents

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    Synnovis, formerly known as Viapath, is a leading pathology services provider based in London. It operates in partnership with Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and SYNLAB UK & Ireland to deliver comprehensive diagnostic and laboratory services. The organization aims to set the standard for the future of pathology through innovation and collaboration with the NHS, serving over 1.7 million people in South East London

    Security Incidents

    Synnovis Breach of Jun 2024
    Severity Score
    Very High

    Type

    Ransomware Attack

    Summary

    On June 3, Synnovis, a medical diagnostics provider, suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted pathology and testing services across major London hospitals. The cyberattack severed connections between hospital systems and Synnovis servers, causing critical data access issues. This disruption affected several NHS trusts, including St Thomas’, King’s College, Guy’s, Royal Brompton, and Evelina London Children's Hospitals, leading to the cancellation of various procedures, including transplant operations. Blood transfusion services were notably impacted, prompting an urgent call for O-negative ...
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    Severity

    The recent ransomware attack on Synnovis had significant repercussions across several NHS hospital trusts in London. Major medical centers like St Thomas' Hospital, King's College Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, and Evelina London Children's Hospital experienced severe service disruptions, leading to the cancellation of crucial medical procedures, including transplant operations. This incident also impacted blood transfusions and critical diagnostic services, shedding light on the extensive damage a cyberattack can inflict on healthcare operations.

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    Impact

    The recent ransomware attack on Synnovis had significant repercussions across several NHS hospital trusts in London. Major medical centers like St Thomas' Hospital, King's College Hospital, Guy's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital, and Evelina London Children's Hospital experienced severe service disruptions, which led to the cancellation of crucial medical procedures, including transplant operations. This incident also impacted blood transfusions and critical diagnostic services, shedding light on the extensive damage a cyberattack can inflict on healthcare operations.

    The Qilin ransomware at...
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