Articles by Ryan Gallagher

Ransomware Hack Said to Be Cause of Marks & Spencer Outages

A ransomware attack is the cause of a disruption at Marks & Spencer Group Plc., with hackers using a potent kind of malware to lock down some of the British retailer’s systems and render them inaccessible, according to people familiar …

Ransomware Hits DaVita, Kidney Care Provider Serving Hospitals

DaVita Inc. said it has been impacted by ransomware that had locked down parts of its network. The company, which specializes in providing kidney dialysis to patients at more than 700 hospitals in the US, said in a statement Monday …

Apple Ordered by UK to Build Backdoor to Access User Data

The UK government has ordered Apple Inc. to build a backdoor to give it access to global user data, in a move that could spark one of the biggest privacy fights in the iPhone maker’s history. British authorities in an …

UK Warns DeepSeek Users of Data Risks But Won’t Yet Ban It

As governments grapple with what to do about DeepSeek, China’s hot new AI model — including outright bans — the UK is issuing a warning to its citizens and business: be careful. “Ultimately it is a personal choice for people, …

UK Government Agencies Vulnerable to Cyberattacks, Watchdog Says

British government departments have operated hundreds of outdated computer systems and failed to meet their own cybersecurity targets, increasing the risk of a disruptive hack, a watchdog has found. The National Audit Office, an independent parliamentary body, flagged the concerns …

NHS Cyberattack in UK Inflicted Long-Term Harm on Patient Health

A cyberattack that paralyzed hospitals and clinics in London last year resulted in harm to dozens of patients, leading to long-term or permanent damage to their health in at least two cases, according to data obtained by Bloomberg News. In …

Ransomware Gangs’ Merciless Attacks Bleed Small Companies Dry

The black-and-white message flickering across computer screens sparked panic at Knights of Old, a 158-year-old UK delivery company: “If you’re reading this, it means the internal infrastructure of your company is fully or partially dead.” Knights’ network for managing trucks …

Hacked UK Trove of Medical Records Includes Data on Newborns, Cancer Patients

Hackers behind a London hospital attack recently published records that include personal information about pregnant women, newborns, cancer patients, people suffering from schizophrenia and thousands of others across the UK and Ireland, revealing the breach was far more widespread than …

UK Hospital Hackers Say They’ve Demanded $50 Million in Ransom

A cohort of Russian-speaking hackers is demanding $50 million from a UK lab-services provider to end a ransomware attack that has paralyzed services at London hospitals for weeks, according to a representative for the group. Qilin, as the group is …

London Hospitals Knew of Cyber Vulnerabilities Years Before Hack

A group of London hospitals struggling to contain the fallout from a cyberattack against a critical supplier had known for years about weaknesses that left them vulnerable to hacks, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg News. The Guy’s and St …