UK healthcare cyber-attack surge accelerates in early 2026
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SonicWall detected a tenfold increase in attacks against the UK healthcare sector during January-May 2026, pushing pressure on hospital defenses and internet-facing care systems. The sensors recorded 264,000 events in that period, compared with 27,000 across all of 2025. The surge suggests attackers are exploiting both legacy Java systems and newer patient portals at the same time. The pattern raises the risk of persistent probing, patching delays, and operational disruption across healthcare networks.
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First: 26.03.2026 22:33
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**Physically impactful OT attacks** fell to **57 in 2025**, reversing a **year-over-year decline** that matters for critical infrastructure defenders. The total was down from **76...
2025 Decline in physically impactful OT attacks
TrendAbout this happening: **Physically impactful OT attacks** fell to **57 in 2025**, reversing a **year-over-year decline** that matters for critical infrastructure defenders. The total was down from **76...
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30.06.2026 12:30 2 articles · 2h ago
UK healthcare cyber-attack surge accelerates in early 2026
Initial DisclosureAttack volume against **UK healthcare** spiked sharply in early **2026** as sensors saw far more probing of hospital-facing systems. The pattern spans legacy middleware and newly deployed patient portals, increasing operational strain on care providers.
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- UK Healthcare Sector Records Tenfold Increase in Cyber-Attacks — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.06.2026 12:30
- UK Healthcare Sector Records Tenfold Increase in Cyber-Attacks — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 30.06.2026 12:30