Healthdaq: Recruitment platform used by health trusts targeted by cyber attackers

April 11, 2026 - 10:03

A digital recruitment platform widely used by National Health Service (NHS) trusts and other healthcare providers has been targeted in a significant cyber attack. Hackers have allegedly infiltrated the system, claiming to have stolen a vast trove of sensitive personal information.

The attackers state they have successfully exfiltrated hundreds of thousands of files from the platform's databases. This stolen data is reported to include highly personal details of healthcare job applicants and potentially staff, such as names, addresses, contact information, and copies of documents like passports and driver's licenses submitted during the recruitment process.

The breach raises immediate and serious concerns for individuals who have used the platform to apply for positions within the NHS and associated health trusts. Such personal information could be used for identity theft, financial fraud, or targeted phishing campaigns. Health organizations relying on the platform have been notified and are assessing the full scope of the incident.

Cybersecurity experts are urging all potential victims to remain vigilant, monitor their financial accounts for unusual activity, and be cautious of any unsolicited communications requesting personal details. An investigation involving law enforcement and national cybersecurity agencies is underway to confirm the extent of the data theft and identify the perpetrators behind this attack on critical healthcare infrastructure.