A cyberattack that paralyzed hospitals and clinics in London last year resulted in harm to dozens of patients, leading to long-term or permanent damage to their health in at least two cases, according to data obtained by Bloomberg News.
In June 2024, a Russian hacking gang targeted Synnovis, a contractor that provides blood testing, transfusion and other pathology services to the UK’s National Health Service, or NHS. The incident plunged health-care providers predominantly in the southeast of the city into crisis.
The breach crippled Synnovis’ ability to function and led to months of disruption at scores of hospita