Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust Investigates Data Breach Claims Linked to INC Ransom

### #DataBreachAlert #HealthcareSecurity #ChildrensHealth

Date Reported: 2024-11-26
Country: GBR | United Kingdom
Victim: Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust | alderhey.nhs.uk
Additional Information :

  • Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has issued a statement regarding reports of a data breach within the hospital.
  • The hospital is currently investigating the incident, which has been claimed by a group known as INC Ransom.
  • Measures are being taken to protect patient data following the breach.
  • No further details have been provided about the nature or extent of the breach.
  • Screenshots shared by the cybercriminals indicate that the incident may date back to November 26.
  • The limited operational impact suggests that there may not have been any encryption involved.

Article: https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/statement-about-reports-of-a-data-breach-at-alder-hey-childrens-nhs-foundation-trust/