US EditionNHS trusts' data 'stolen' in cyberattack
- One of the major NHS trusts in London experienced a data breach following a cyberattack that took advantage of a security flaw in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile software.
- The attack stemmed from a vulnerability identified on May 15th that allowed remote code execution and was exploited through third-party software used to manage mobile devices.
- Experts characterized the incident as a covert data breach involving the theft of employee contact details, device identifiers such as IMEI codes, and authentication credentials, noting that no ransomware was used; the attackers have been associated with IP addresses originating from China.
- NHS England is working alongside cyber defense agencies such as the National Cyber Security Centre to investigate the incident and has urged prompt action to address the threat, while CEO Cody Barrow described it as a critical warning for the NHS.
- The incident highlights risks of unauthorized access to sensitive patient records and critical systems, pressing NHS trusts to treat this threat with the urgency of a medical emergency.
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