Operations cancelled as cyber attack hits NHS Lanarkshire hospitals and GPs

Operations cancelled as cyber attack hits NHS Lanarkshire hospitals and GPs Operations have been cancelled after hospitals and GP practices run by NHS Lanarkshire were hit by a cyber-attack.

The health board confirmed malicious software had been detected in IT systems, causing appointments and procedures to be postponed.

It said it "took immediate action" to put a solution in place and minimise disruption. Patients are asked not to attend hospital unless it is essential.

It is unclear whether the health board was deliberately targeted. BBC News

See also:

• Ransomware behind NHS Lanarkshire cyber-attack BBC News
• NHS trust hit by cyber attack cancels operations and asks patients not to come to hospital 'unless it is essential' The Independent