NHS Trusts Including UCLH and Southampton Hit by Cyberattacks Exploiting Ivanti Flaw; Chinese Hackers Accused in Alleged Beijing Espionage

Recent cyberattacks have targeted multiple NHS trusts in the UK, resulting in the theft of sensitive patient data. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust were among those affected, raising concerns about the vulnerability of health data. The attacks exploited a known Ivanti software vulnerability, potentially exposing critical NHS information. Additionally, Kettering Health experienced a systemwide cyberattack. Experts have accused Chinese cybercriminals of orchestrating these attacks as part of an alleged espionage campaign directed by Beijing, highlighting the ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by the UK health service.