NHS chief: Cyber attack now bigger threat than pandemic

Created at 6 Jun · 01:32 UTC1 source↑ Market-relevant

IN SHORT

NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey warned that the risk of a catastrophic cyber attack has grown dramatically in recent weeks, now surpassing the threat of another pandemic.

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Sir Jim Mackey

Chief executive of NHS England

NHS chief: Cyber attack now bigger threat than pandemic

Key facts

NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey issued a warning about cyber threats.
Mackey stated the risk of a catastrophic cyber attack has increased dramatically.
He believes this threat now surpasses the risk of another pandemic.

Sir Jim Mackey, the chief executive of NHS England, has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating threat of cyber attacks against the National Health Service. Speaking at a board meeting on Thursday, Mackey stated that the risk of a 'catastrophic' cyber attack has grown 'dramatically' in the past few weeks alone. He believes this threat now surpasses the risk posed by another pandemic.

↳ Why This Matters

The warning highlights the significant and growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure like the NHS to cyber threats, potentially impacting patient care and national security.

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NHS chiefs are concerned about the growing threat of a catastrophic cyber attack.

Sir Jim Mackey, chief executive of NHS England, issued the warning.

The threat has grown dramatically in recent weeks, according to Sir Jim Mackey.

The cyber attack threat is now considered bigger than another pandemic.

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5 Jun · 15:24 UTC

NHS England's chief executive warns a 'catastrophic' cyber attack is now a greater threat than another pandemic.

Key facts

NHS England chief executive Sir Jim Mackey issued a warning about cyber threats.

Mackey stated the risk of a catastrophic cyber attack has increased dramatically.

He believes this threat now surpasses the risk of another pandemic.

NHS chief: Cyber attack now bigger threat than pandemic

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