A ransomware attack on Synnovis has paralyzed UK hospitals, highlighting a growing trend of increasingly brutal tactics by ransomware gangs. Hackers have begun to intimidate victims with phone calls or emails, threatening to release personal information if ransoms are not paid. This follows a $22 million payout by Change Healthcare in March, which led to a record 44 healthcare ransomware attacks in the following month. The medical sector is experiencing unprecedented levels of targeted ransomware attacks, putting significant pressure on healthcare facilities and compromising patient care. Hospitals are also under pressure due to IT outages.