The fallout from the NHS cyber attack

On August 4th, British software services provider, Advanced experienced a disruption to their systems that they have determined to be the result of a ransomware attack. It just so happens Advanced provides 85% of 111 services for the National Health Service in the United Kingdom.

UK citizens use NHS 111 services and systems to refer patients for medical care, dispatch ambulances, create appointment bookings, and fulfill emergency prescriptions. All these functions are critical to the health and safety of the UK public.

Falanx Group plc (LON:FLX) is an AIM-listed security and intelligence provider based in London in the United Kingdom. Falanx Group is a team of security professionals and technology experts who work in close partnership with our clients to help them defend against a wide range of global security threats.

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