Irish Government concerned about potential cyberattacks from Russia
“Ireland is not neutral in this war. Let no one be under any illusions there.” The Irish Government is concerned about potential cyberattacks in response to sanctions against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine, according to Simon Coveney. The Minister for Foreign Affairs spoke about the possibility of cyberattacks on The Pat Kenny Show on […]
4 years ago
Gardaí urge victims of cybercrime to contact them following HSE hack
Gardaí have said the reports they receive will be handled in a “sensitive manner”. Gardaí are urging people who believe they are victims of cyber-related crime to contact their local Garda stations, following the recent cyber attack against the HSE. Last Friday, the HSE announced it had temporarily shut down its IT system after it was […]
5 years ago
Hackers threaten to release stolen HSE patient data next week if ransom not paid
Both the Taoiseach and the HSE CEO have previously said a ransom will not be paid. The perpetrators of the cyber attack against the HSE have threatened to publish and sell stolen patient data from Monday, 24 May, according to Bloomberg. The international news agency reports that the threat was made in order to pressure […]
5 years ago