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NHS IT supplier hit with major fine following ransomware attack

Advanced has been fined for putting thousands of users information at risk.

TechRadar · Mar 27, 2025

Software provider fined £3m over ransomware attack that hit NHS services

The Information Commissioner’s Office said Advanced Computer Software Group had been fined over security failings that put personal data at risk.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Gemini's free version beat Gemini Advanced in our tests — here's how

Google is only making its Gemini Live voice assistant available to Gemini Advanced subscribers, but is it the only reason to upgrade? I put it to the test against the free version of Gemini.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 14, 2024

North East deals of the week: key acquisitions, contracts and investments

Companies to feature this week include equiwatt, Leathers LLP, Advanced Composites Engineering and Tees Valley Lithium

Birmingham Post · Feb 13, 2023

Advanced Composites Engineering's growth plans backed with second NEL investment

The Cramlington company will create jobs on the back of the new £150,000 investment

Birmingham Post · Feb 6, 2023

Cyber attacks 'crippled Scots NHS systems' with patient records stored on pieces of paper

The ransomware attack, which crippled the Adastra system, blocked access to patient records for months, with some parts still not working today.

Daily Record · Nov 27, 2022

NHS cyber attack still believed to be affecting patients’ records three months on

Medication doses also remain at risk of being missed

Wales Online · Nov 5, 2022

NHS medics 'making decisions blind' after ransomware hackers hold IT services hostage

The cyber-attack targeted a major NHS IT provider Advanced, who cover services such as NHS 111 and patient check-ins, after the ransomware hackers took control of the IT system

Daily Mirror · Aug 11, 2022

NHS ransomware attack: what happened and how bad is it?

Cyber-attacks on health bodies appear to be on the rise again after a hiatus early in the pandemic

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022

Fears for patient data after ransomware attack on NHS software supplier

Attack being investigated for potential data theft as experts warn criminals could use stolen details as leverage

The Guardian - UK · Aug 11, 2022