DXS International, a key NHS software provider, experienced a cybersecurity breach affecting its internal systems but claimed clinical services remained operational. UK health tech supply chain attacks highlight ongoing risks, with investigations ongoing and no confirmed patient data compromise yet. #DXSInternational #NHS #CyberAttack #HealthTech #ICO
Keypoints
- DXS International reported an unauthorized access incident on December 14 affecting its internal systems.
- The company supports around 10% of NHS referrals and provides essential clinical decision tools for primary care.
- Investigations are ongoing to determine the incident’s scope, and no confirmed data breach of patient records has been announced.
- The breach occurs amid increasing UK health sector cybersecurity threats, including past ransomware attacks on NHS suppliers.
- The UK government has recently introduced legislation to tighten cybersecurity regulations on critical infrastructure providers, including healthcare IT suppliers.
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