Failed IT systems at Capita fuel fears of cyber-attack on crucial NHS provider

Failed IT systems at Capita fuel fears of cyber-attack on crucial NHS provider Computer systems abruptly stopped working at outsourcing group Capita on Friday morning, triggering fears that a company that runs crucial operations for the NHS and the military could be under cyber-attack.

Staff are understood to have been unable to access IT systems at the outsourcing company since Friday morning, with an early investigation yet to establish the cause. The Guardian

See also:

• British govt tech supplier Capita crippled by 'IT issue' The Register
• UK outsourcer Capita says no data compromised after cyber incident Reuters