British NHS Trusts Hit By Major Cyberattack: Data Stolen  

The UK National Health Service (NHS) has confirmed that University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and  the  University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust have suffered a cyberattack, leading to data theft.

NHS officials have expressed serious concerns that patient data may have been compromised.  

This was not a ransomware attack. Instead, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) - a program used to manage employee phones. This flaw was first discovered on 15 May, and although Ivanti has since patched it, cybersecurity experts warn that systems previously exposed may still be **at risk**.  

What Data Was Compromised?*  
Analysts believe that hackers accessed staff phone numbers, IMEI numbers, and authentication tokens. These details could allow attackers to gain deeper access, potentially exposing patient records and sensitive hospital networks.  

Global Impact  
The cyberattack is part of a larger breach, with victims identified across Scandinavia, the UK, US, Germany, Ireland, South Korea, and Japan, according to cybersecurity firm EclecticIQ. The UK’s National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) is working with NHS officials to analyze the extent of the breach and strengthen security measures.

Suspected Origin of Attack
Cybersecurity researchers have traced the hacking activity to an IP address based in China. The tactics used mirror previous attacks carried out by China-based actors, although authorities are still investigating who the exact perpetrators might be.  

This incident highlights the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures in healthcare. Hospitals and medical institutions remain high-value targets.

EclecticIQ   |    Sky   |    LBC  

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