Government warn there is “real risk” patient data will be leaked tomorrow amid HSE cyber attack
“People are also advised to be cautious of criminals taking advantage of fears around the HSE attack by contacting them to attempt to obtain information or payments”. The Government has warned that there is a “real risk” that patient data will be leaked tomorrow amid the recent HSE cyber attack. Russian hacker group, Wizard Spider, […]
5 years ago
Leo Varadkar says cyber attack on Department of Health was “unsuccessful”
He said he is unaware of any attacks on any other government departments. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that the attempted cyber attack on the Department of Health was “unsuccessful”. The Health Service Executive (HSE) was hit by a ransomware attack earlier in the week with reports following that the Department of Health had likely […]
5 years ago
HSE making “steady and safe progress” to regain control of its IT system after cyber attack
The HSE CEO echoed the Taoiseach’s comments that a ransom will not be paid. The HSE made “steady and safe progress” overnight in assessing the damage of Friday’s cyber attack and working to regain control of its IT system, according to CEO Paul Reid. Early on Friday, the HSE announced it had temporarily shut down […]
5 years ago
Luas website hack “first of many” to come, warns cybersecurity firm
A “sharp rise” in ransomware attacks has been seen in the first few days of 2019. Following Thursday morning’s hacking of the Luas website, a cybersecurity firm has warned that such attacks are set to increase in 2019. The tram operator was held to ransom for the sum total of one Bitcoin. You are hacked,” […]
8 years ago