According to Comparitech, media outlets reported that South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) suffered a cyberattack in June 2024 [1]. Reports indicated that laboratory systems and access to historical test records were disrupted [1]. Patients should follow announcements from hospitals or health authorities when inquiring about test results and stay alert to healthcare-themed scams [1].
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Backfill: this event became public on Jun 22, 2024 and we added it on Nov 8, 2026. It is not a new event.
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South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) Reportedly Hit by Ransomware Attack
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- Disclosed
- Jun 22, 2024
- Published
- Nov 8, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 7, 2026
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What happened
Who is affected
Industries mainly affected: Healthcare, Government
What to do nowOur advice
Patients should follow hospital or health authority notices when checking test reports and guard against medical-themed scams [1].
Timeline
- Media reports cyberattack on South Africa's NHLS[1]
Technical details
Source-Supported Details
International and South African media reported that the National Health Laboratory Service was attacked, disrupting laboratory testing services. Specific group attribution is recorded only when named by the source [1].
Source excerpt: "Ransomware group BlackSuit today claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), which forced the government institution to shut down its IT systems for two days last month." [1].
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“Ransomware group BlackSuit today claimed responsibility for a ransomware attack on South Africa’s National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS), which forced the government institution to shut down its IT systems for two days last month.”
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