Patients have been warned by the NHS that further private information could be leaked by hackers who stole data from NHS Dumfries and Galloway in a significant cyber attack. Last week, extortion operation INC Ransom threatened to release three terabytes of stolen patient and staff data. So far, only a small amount of patient data has been published in a ‘proof pack’.
Why powerful, secure networks are critical for first-class healthcare
Healthcare systems are facing significant challenges including staff shortages, cybersecurity threats, and budget constraints, according to a report by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems