In June 2024, a devastating cyberattack by the Russian hacking group Qilin on Synnovis, a key NHS contractor, led to over 10,000 appointment cancellations and two patients suffering long-term harm. The incident highlights the severe implications of healthcare cyberattacks, with ransomware incidents rising by 300% in the past decade, underscoring the need for robust cybersecurity measures. Source and details of the news